Memphis school leaders propose buying 25K laptops after parent complaints
Memphis-Shelby Countys Schools leaders said Tuesday the new “take-home” laptop policy will allow students to temporarily check out devices for dual-enrollment and online classes. (Getty Images)
Memphis-Shelby County Schools leaders on Tuesday proposed a midyear purchase of 25,000 laptops for high schoolers after parents complained that a sudden change in district technology policy this year left teachers and families scrambling.
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Education Chalkbeat Chalkbeat TennesseeBri Hatch
Bri Hatch covers Memphis-Shelby County Schools for Chalkbeat Tennessee. Hatch spent the past two years in Baltimore covering all-things education for WYPR, the city’s local NPR station, as a Report for America Corps Member.
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