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Peninsula district previews shift to MacBooks, tighter in‑school device policy and new tech facilitator
Summary
District technology staff told the board they will recommend switching student devices from Chromebooks to MacBooks next year, add a technology instructional facilitator, limit K–4 devices going home, and increase monitoring and reporting to parents; formal approval and financing will come next month.
District instructional and operational technology leads presented an update on classroom device use and a preview of recommended changes for 2026–27.
Chris Hagel and John Yellowlees said parent and staff contacts about classroom technology have increased, and the district is prioritizing purposeful instruction over passive screen time. The district plans to hire a technology instructional facilitator to support teachers with Universal Design for Learning practices and…
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