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USD 443 reports positive Chromebook pilots; plans quote to replace high‑school laptops
Summary
IT staff reported results from Chromebook pilots across USD 443 and said Chromebooks showed fewer breakages than previous Windows laptops; staff will seek quotes to replace high‑school Windows machines and present a recommendation to the board at the end of January.
District technology staff gave a progress report on the district Chromebook rollout and said pilot results at elementary, middle and high school levels support expanding Chromebooks at the high school.
The district began using Chromebooks in elementary grades, then rolled them to middle schools after pilot testing. Staff said the Acer Chromebook 511 used in K–8 was notably more durable than prior Windows laptops:…
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