ALL MVHS STUDENTS WILL GET LAPTOPS THIS YEAR!!!!!

[Anonymous]

ALL MVHS STUDENTS WILL GET LAPTOPS THIS YEAR!!!!!

[Anonymous]

Wonder if the money is coming from a grant or from the county. Before I get all enraged about it, I need to know the funding source.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wonder if the money is coming from a grant or from the county. Before I get all enraged about it, I need to know the funding source.

Agree.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wonder if the money is coming from a grant or from the county. Before I get all enraged about it, I need to know the funding source.

Agree.

what happen to #safefcps?

[Anonymous]

I send her an tweet let hope she responds

[Anonymous]

I notice the exact same post in Fairfax Underground. Someone has an ax to grind.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wonder if the money is coming from a grant or from the county. Before I get all enraged about it, I need to know the funding source.

Why would giving students laptops cause any outrage

[Anonymous]

Sounds like a similar (state) grant program as Annandale HS.

http://www.thea-blast.org/news/2015/04/21/incoming-freshmen-to-receive-laptops/

[Anonymous]

^^link to the state grant program:

http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/technology/technology_initiatives/e-learning_backpack/index.shtml

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wonder if the money is coming from a grant or from the county. Before I get all enraged about it, I need to know the funding source.

Why would giving students laptops cause any outrage

The have a budget shortfall and are looking to cut plenty of items from the budget. It would seem that passing out laptops would just be an extra expense that isn't needed right now.

[Anonymous]

2015 qualifying schools include:

Arlington:
ARLINGTON MILL HIGH
WAKEFIELD HIGH

FCPS:
FAIRFAX COUNTY ADULT HIGH
MOUNT VERNON HIGH
STUART HIGH
KILMER CENTER
ANNANDALE HIGH
FALLS CHURCH HIGH
LEE HIGH

Prince William County:
FREEDOM HIGH
STONEWALL JACKSON HIGH
GAR-FIELD HIGH
POTOMAC HIGH

Alexandria City:
TC WILLIAMS HIGH


http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/technology/technology_initiatives/e-learning_backpack/2015_eligible_schools.xlsx

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wonder if the money is coming from a grant or from the county. Before I get all enraged about it, I need to know the funding source.

Why would giving students laptops cause any outrage

The have a budget shortfall and are looking to cut plenty of items from the budget. It would seem that passing out laptops would just be an extra expense that isn't needed right now.

I would have to disagree with that. It sounds like a very basic expense. You make it sound like laptops would be a luxury. I contend they're an essential learning tool.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:2015 qualifying schools include:

Arlington:
ARLINGTON MILL HIGH
WAKEFIELD HIGH

FCPS:
FAIRFAX COUNTY ADULT HIGH
MOUNT VERNON HIGH
STUART HIGH
KILMER CENTER
ANNANDALE HIGH
FALLS CHURCH HIGH
LEE HIGH

Prince William County:
FREEDOM HIGH
STONEWALL JACKSON HIGH
GAR-FIELD HIGH
POTOMAC HIGH

Alexandria City:
TC WILLIAMS HIGH


http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/technology/technology_initiatives/e-learning_backpack/2015_eligible_schools.xlsx

So, basically, schools with high FARMS. Seems appropriate, since those families are less likely to have the resources to go purchase a laptop. I cannot see anything wrong with this.

[Anonymous]

It's any school who didn't meet accreditation according to the VDOE website. As long as the money isn't coming from the county, that's fine with me (even though, on the whole, I think it's a waste.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's any school who didn't meet accreditation according to the VDOE website. As long as the money isn't coming from the county, that's fine with me (even though, on the whole, I think it's a waste.)

I agree.

Are they loaded with learning programs and low on RAM so they don't turn into just being video game and movie portals?

I really like the idea of the laptops but wonder about the practice/implementation.