Middle school laptop use plan revision
Howard County Public SchoolsMaryland- Detected
- Aug 21, 2026
- 67 days ago
- Sector
- Information Technology
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From the meeting
A parent asked the board to direct the Superintendent and staff to write a plan for the one-to-one laptop program in middle schools. The request said Lightspeed has been inadequate and asked for teacher training, at least two laptop-free days per class each week, and a move to a cart system next year. It also asked to extend pilot programs to 1-3 additional middle schools this year.
The decision is not yet made, but the district is being pushed to adjust device management and classroom rollout.
- Meeting date
- August 21, 2026
- Agency
- Howard County Public Schools
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