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Pender County Board of Education unanimously approves Chromebook purchase for students
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The Pender County Board of Education voted unanimously at a special-called meeting to approve a Chromebook purchase after staff said older devices will no longer be eligible for state testing and Chromebooks support classroom instruction and remote learning.
The Pender County Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a purchase of student Chromebooks during a special-called meeting on Oct. 12, 2025. The board approved the measure by roll-call vote after staff said older devices are reaching end-of-life and will not be allowed for state testing.
Board members said the purchase is necessary to keep devices eligible for statewide assessments and to support classroom and remote instruction. "Currently, many of our Chromebooks are expiring in the service area. And once they reach a date of being out of service, they are no longer allowed to be utilized for state…
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