[combat_boots]

$480 a year

Ergo, $40 per month.

[cripplecreek]

Or we could pay less taxes and let the students learn without buying computers for them.

If anyone wants to be added to the Michigan Cap Con ping list, let me know.

[DonaldC]

I think our society will regret this fetish spreading across the country of issuing computers to kids just because.

[hadaclueonce]

I will pay for a pencil.

[Tax-chick]

Maybe so, but it wouldn’t make a spit’s worth of difference in the ultimate educational results. What real use is a laptop for a student who can’t process text or do basic math? Great, he can play games and get on Facebook!

If I had my way, my family’s education would be 100% analog.

[PGR88]

I know the point of the article - but as I side note, I have to say - students should have their laptops taken away! I think it actually hinders their learning.

Where did we get the ridiculous idea that technology is a magic wand for primary education?

[Libloather]

If Teachers Paid Private-Sector Average For Health

Uh, oh. They aren't sucked into Commiecare™. I wonder who else is exempt.

[madison10]

I think Mumford School District is at least obtaining a laptop for every student to use and the programs will be target to the particular student that owns the laptop. High school students will be in a new school building starting next week.

[SgtHooper]

Yeh, maybe so, but the darn students do NOT deserve it! Make the spoiled brats buy their own!