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Textbooks won't be back says Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger has called an end to "antiquated and heavy" printed textbooks as part of plans to introduce extended online learning to Californian schools.
The governor of the State of California is looking to cut millions of dollars in annual state spending on education and believes online technology is the best way to achieve that.
The former actor, famous for his roles in the Terminator and Predator films, said that from August this year, maths and science students will be able to access online learning resources.
Schwarzenegger said: "The textbooks are outdated as far as I'm concerned."
The State of California spent $350m (£217m) on textbooks in 2008, something the governor says he can no longer afford with the state's budget cap standing at $24.3bn.
Arnold Schwarzenegger: governor of California
Comments
Jon Fennell - 09 June 2009
Text books, They will be back
Stewpot - 09 June 2009
I shall file Mr Schwarzenegger, comments along with such prophetic remarks as "the paperless office", "flying car" and "litho is just a passing fancy".
ian brodigan - 09 June 2009
Wasn't their another Austrian in the past who was quite keen on getting rid of books tho he preferred to burn them! whatever happened to him ?
Jon Fennell - 10 June 2009
Brodders, are you talking about Von Trapp? He sang a good tune
Tim Marlowe - 10 June 2009
I need your inks, your papers and your forklift.
Hasta La Vista Print Week.
Jon Fennell - 10 June 2009
Celebrity in politics, what a mix, popularity is a dangerous thing. Susan Boyle for PM
ian brodigan - 10 June 2009
na a little corporal, come on know your history tho sound of music probably just as dangerous to civilisation especially since it meant graham norton on tele again !!!
Edna Bag - 10 June 2009
Jeez, Graham Norton as Prime Minister with Dale Winton as leader of the opposition, would have to have pink and lilac as party colours.
Mick Hart - 10 June 2009
"Arnold Schwarzenegger has called an end to "antiquated and heavy" printed textbooks as part of plans to introduce extended online learning to Californian schools."
Do us all a favour and buy some new ones then - and this muggers up Arnies green credentials a bit doesn't it? C'mon '2 Sides' get your act together - you forgot to tell Terminator!
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