Following the lead of the EVSC school corporation and others, the North Kansas City School District is bringing netbook computers to students between now and December.
The distribution is all happening this week at Kansas City's Oak Park High school. The program involves 1300 netbooks with 10.5-inch screens and Wi-Fi for in-class wireless educational activities.
Everyone, from students to district officials, seem excited. While kids simply love the gadgets themselves, administrators and others think student will work more and work harder with netbooks.
A deal with HP has brought the netbooks down from $400 to $300. However, parents could be liable if the units are damaged.
All the netbooks should be distributed by Thanksgiving. Staley, Winnetonka, and North Kansas City High School are also involved in the netbook program.
Via KMBC.
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