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After Surface Go ends, Radnor staff recommend Chromebook Duet as one-year stopgap for freshmen
Summary
Facing discontinuation of the Surface Go and rising prices, district staff recommended a one-year Chromebook Duet rollout for incoming freshmen (2026–27) while planning a larger stakeholder process for a multi-year device strategy; committee discussed BYO, testing comparability and screen-time goals.
District leaders presented a short-term and long-term plan for student devices after Microsoft announced the Surface Go would be discontinued. Dr. Hahn told the May 5 curriculum committee that the district explored multiple vendors (Lenovo, Acer, Surface Pro 12) and surveyed students and teachers before recommending the Chromebook Duet as a one-year option for freshmen in 2026–27.
Hahn said pricing volatility was a key driver. He reported that initial Surface Pro 12 pricing had been quoted near $1,400 but that Microsoft’s published April price for a comparable Surface Pro 12 rose to about $1,800, making the device a far more expensive option. By…
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