With schools facing deep cuts due to Sacramento's budget mess, students may not be getting new textbooks for several years.
But don't worry, says the governor. Thanks to the "Digital Textbook Initiative," California math and science teachers can choose from 10 free online textbooks. All of them, you can be assured, meet state standards.
Although Schwarzenegger has said the online textbooks will save the state millions, educators have argued that many aging school facilities lack the technology needed to give students access to the new digital books.
The online textbook idea is just gaining momentum. If you're a college student and have an iPhone, there's a good chance you can take a couple pounds out of your backpack by downloading an eTextbook.
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