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Huntley District to end kindergarten 1-to-1 device model; move to shared classroom sets next year
Summary
The Huntley Community School District 158 will transition away from issuing individual devices to kindergarten students next school year and instead provide small (six-to-eight) classroom device sets, citing developmental appropriateness and teacher support. Students with IEP-related needs will retain access to devices as required.
The Huntley Community School District 158 will change its kindergarten technology approach next school year, moving away from a 1-to-1 device model and toward shared classroom sets of roughly six to eight devices, the district’s assistant superintendent for learning and innovation said at the March 13 board meeting.
Dr. Ramirez, assistant superintendent for learning and innovation, said the recommendation follows a review of digital platforms, curriculum alignment and research on developmental appropriateness for early learners. "We have decided to transition away from a 1 to 1 device model at the kindergarten level for next year to a small 6 to 8 class set of…
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