More Schools Using iPads In The Classroom

The New York Times (1/5, Hu) reports, "A growing number of schools across the nation are embracing the iPad" as an education tool, though "spending money on tablet computers may seem like an extravagance" amid fiscal crises in many districts. Also, "some parents and scholars have raised concerns that schools are rushing to invest in them before their educational value has been proved by research. ... But school leaders say the iPad is not just a cool new toy but rather a powerful and versatile tool with a multitude of applications, including thousands with educational uses."