Cut Chromebooks, not teachers
The Ridgefield Public Schools is facing budget cuts and the author suggests eliminating Chromebooks to save costs and protect teachers. The district has spent over $3.2 million on Chromebooks in a 4-year cycle.
The Ridgefield Public Schools is facing a budget cut of over $1.5 million. The district has spent more than $3.2 million on Chromebooks in a 4-year cycle, or $800,000 annually. Chromebooks were introduced in first grade and are issued 1:1 to students from fourth grade onwards. Studies show that Chromebook use does not improve academic outcomes and may cause social-emotional harm. The author suggests cutting Chromebooks to save costs and protect teachers. The district should reconsider its technology spending priorities.
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