The Spokesman-Review

Spokane Public Schools’ new laptop checkout policy ‘not going well’ as district faces inventory woes

In his own self-assessment, Spokane Public Schools Superintendent Adam Swinyard gave his district a failing grade for how they’ve handled a new policy for issuing school laptops. “We gave it a 4 out ...
NBC Washington

Parents are opting kids out of school computers, insisting on pen-and-paper instead

Julie Frumin broke the news to her 11-year-old son in the minivan on the way home from school. His laptop was being taken away. His face lit up. “Really?” he asked, beaming with excitement. It wasn’t ...
Star Tribune

Opinion | I’m ditching computers in my public school classroom this year

Ah, back to school. As a longtime urban high school educator, I experience both happy anticipation and dread. I love the kids; they’re the best part. After years in the field, I still get excited ...
The New York Times

How Much Screen Time Is Your Child Getting at School? We Asked 350 Teachers.

Devices really do help make learning more flexible, accessible and engaging. Christina Barreto Sixth grade, Yonkers, N.Y. Teachers are constantly competing with their Chromebooks for attention. Wesley ...
AOL

Parental backlash against school-assigned laptops is brewing across the country

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Julie Frumin broke the news to her 11-year-old son in the minivan on the way home from school. His laptop was being taken away. His face lit up. “Really?” he asked, beaming ...