News One US state offers more than 100,000 Chromebooks to the public

[AC News]

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced that he is awarding free Chromebooks for Marylanders to apply for jobs, complete schoolwork, and connect with vital community resources.

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[CajunMoses]

“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” It's a proverb that's very hard to implement in actual practice. But I can't think of a more promising way to empower students and families in underserved communities. I really hope that other states are watching closely.

 

[Mooncatt]

“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” It's a proverb that's very hard to implement in actual practice. But I can't think of a more promising way to empower students and families in underserved communities. I really hope that other states are watching closely.

Unfortunately when high comes to government handouts, there are going to be plenty of abuses that will overshadow many of the benefits, leading to waste (both financial and the e-waste variety).

 

[fuzzylumpkin]

This programme and the no doubt bottom of the barrel dirt cheap chromebooks it provides should be a great way to ensure people get away from ChromeOS as quickly as financially possible and never go back!