Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Public School Board Promises a Computer for almost Every Student

The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board is getting into computers in a big way.

Starting this fall, every student from grade four to grade 12 will get their very own netbook or laptop.

Director of Education Jack McMaster says the trustees were really the driving force behind their 21st Century Learning plan.

The total cost of the computer project will be 2.3 million dollars this year, which will come from the boards reserves.

The public school board is also planning to purchase another 335 i-pads for students in Kindergarten to grade 3.