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Chromebook controversy: Lower Merion parents ask to opt children out of using devices 24/7
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (30+ words) Yahoo Chromebook controversy: Lower Merion parents ask to opt children out of using devices 24/7...
Schools across America are quietly admitting that screens in classrooms made students worse off and are reversing years of tech-first policies
1+ week, 4+ day ago (438+ words) When Mc Pherson Middle School in central Kansas banned cell phones in school four years ago, they didn't reconsider their school-issued Google Chromebooks that were actively being used in the classroom and at home. It wasn't until December of last…...
Chromebook use sparks debate in Lower Merion schools
3+ week, 6+ day ago (35+ words) Yahoo Parents in Lower Merion are expressing concerns about the extensive use of Chromebooks in schools, focusing on the impact of technology on learning and student well-being....
Google is merging Android with Chrome OS
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (230+ words) Google is looking to combine Android and Chrome OS into a single operating system. Sameer Samat, president of Android Ecosystem at Google, revealed the news in an interview with Tech Radar's Lance Ulanoff. "We're going to be combining Chrome OS…...
VB school leaders weigh Chromebook use in early grades
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (28+ words) Yahoo School leaders in Virginia Beach are considering whether to scale back Chromebook use for the division's youngest students....
Long Beach student arrested on suspicion of arson, participating in viral 'Chromebook challenge"
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (483+ words) A Long Beach student was arrested on suspicion of participating in a nationwide social media challenge that encourages students to jam lead or metal into the ports of their Chromebook laptop computers. The "Chromebook challenge" is a viral Tik Tok…...
KIPPS WAYS Academy students receive free laptops thanks to donation
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (142+ words) More than 20 free laptops donated to KIPP WAYS Academy and Primary students. The effort aims to bridge the digital divide in underserved communities. ATLANTA - Students at KIPP WAYS Academy and KIPP WAYS Primary in Atlanta are getting a major tech…...
5 Ways To Make Your Old Chromebook Feel Like New
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (318+ words) Though some Chromebooks have an SSD that can be swapped out with a faster, higher-capacity model, many feature e MMC storage that can't be upgraded because it is physically (and permanently) attached to the motherboard. In the latter case, there…...
The Atlantic Announces Free Digital Subscriptions for All U. S. Public High Schools
7+ mon, 5+ day ago (98+ words) Key details about eligibility and how to request access are below and at our high-school access page: Open to all U. S. public high schools or districts (includes comprehensive, magnet, charter, and specialized schools). Schools may register for access at The Atlantic....
Johnson C. Smith students receive 800 free laptops to start the school year
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (87+ words) On Thursday, first-generation students at Johnson C. Smith received new laptops. Eliminate the Digital Divide passed out at least 800 computers. Consumer Reports: How to save on laptops ahead of the school year The nonprofit's goal is to help students start the…...