[AvocadoPanic]

Comparing my elementary school experience 80's to my children's (now); Technology and Curriculum materials are much more prevalent.

I find the use of so many single use materials surprising. Most of the subjects won't have a textbook in the traditional sense, they've a 'math program' that includes a workbook, any number of handouts, worksheets, and often an application or website. Most of my textbooks were from the 60's, we made brown grocery bag bookcovers for them and were expected to return them with minimal wear. While this generates increased reoccurring revenue for the publisher, I'm unconvinced it's an improvement.

What are the lifetime cost differences on chalkboards vs. smartboards or overhead projectors vs digital projectors.

It's not like my kids don't have all the technology at home, chromebooks, tablets, etc. I don't think they need it school too, especially when often all they do with it is the app from the subscription they have in place of a textbook.

I'd be dubious of any improved outcome claims.