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Board moves to buy student devices early to lock in lower prices; debate continues over tech use in early grades
Summary
District technology staff recommended buying student devices now to avoid rising prices; some board members urged exploring reduced device use in kindergarten and first grade and asked staff for research on screen-based learning effects for younger students.
Technology staff (S9) told the board the district plans to purchase student devices sooner than its usual July cycle to avoid rapidly rising prices: "we're gonna do now is purchase as soon as we can in the hopes of saving significant dollars" and warned waiting could lead to a roughly $100,000 price increase. The staff noted the current model being considered is about $23 more per unit than last July's purchase.
Committee member (S2) asked whether the district has a strategy to reduce device…
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