U P D A T E - LAUSD: STUDENTS CAN’T TAKE SCHOOL-ISSUED iPADS HOME

by Michael Linder KABC NEWS/TalkRadio 790 | http://bit.ly/1dsnyFZ

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As the LAUSD prepares to roll out its first batch of iPads to students in 47 schools — a new development. The school district now says kids will not be allowed to take those tablets home. KABC’s Michael Linder has the latest.

 

update   ::  AUG 30, 2013 The quoted source for this story is niether an employee of nor  a spokesperson for  LAUSD. LAUSD  is NOT an agency of The City of L.A, December 13, 2012: Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced that Steve Reneker has been appointed as permanent general manager for the city's Information Technology Agency./ http://bit.ly/12Tmd5j Mr Reneker’s point and concerns  are well made and he is entitled to his opinion. It is unclear whether Mr Renenker spoke to KABC in his official capacity as City of LA Chief Information Officer or as a private citizen.

Undated report  [presumed Aug 29th] :: The Los Angeles Unified School District’s plan to equip each of its students with an iPad has hit a snag, families too poor to afford a broadband connection.

Steve Reneker who heads LA’s Information Technology Agency says its the about 30% of LAUSD students whose parents can’t afford a $40 a month or more broadband connection at home.

Reneker says, “They’re going to have a difficult time getting their school work done, let alone their parents being able to manage their student’s activities.”

The LAUSD is looking at $100 million a year in internet hook-up fees in student homes. Reneker says even if the Feds provide low-cost internet like libraries, the fees will still be substantial.

“LAUSD would still have to pick-up those costs, which for them is still about 1.5 million dollars a month to be able to have that broadband connection for those children that don’t have that in the at home”.