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Schools are rethinking whether every student needs a laptop
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced in-person classroom instruction to go virtual, students suddenly needed their own laptops or tablets to interact with teachers and complete assignments.
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The shift to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a reevaluation of the necessity of laptops for every student in schools. This change in perspective is likely driven by the realization that not all students require a laptop to complete their schoolwork, and that alternative solutions may be more cost-effective and practical.
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