Tuesday, June 21, 2011

More Laptops for Public School Students

Every student and teacher in Grades 5 to 8 at three area Elementary Schools will have their own netbook laptop computer next school year.

The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board has approved the plan for Dryden's Open Roads School, Sioux Mountain in Sioux Lookout and Lakewood School in Kenora.

Student Success Leader Scott Urquhart says the Board is confident that this investment will improve student engagement, achievement and success.

He adds that the Board is focused on making sure students have the skills they need to thrive in the 21st century.