"New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced a sweeping new initiative to distribute 350,000 free Chromebooks equipped with LTE and 5G internet access to public school students during the 2025-2026 school year. This investment represents a continuation of the administration's efforts to close the digital divide, improve affordability for working-class families, and ensure every child in the nation's largest school district has the tools required to thrive in a digital-first world."
"The program, developed with the support of New York City Chief Technology Officer Matthew Fraser, New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos, T-Mobile, Dell Technologies, and New York Yankees All-Star Jazz Chisholm Jr., ensures that students across all five boroughs will have access to secure, internet-enabled devices. These Chromebooks will replace outdated equipment and come pre-loaded with educational applications to support learning both inside and outside the classroom."
New York City will distribute 350,000 free LTE- and 5G-enabled Chromebooks to public school students during the 2025-2026 school year. The initiative involves the city CTO Matthew Fraser, Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos, T-Mobile, Dell Technologies, and athlete Jazz Chisholm Jr., and will provide secure, internet-enabled devices preloaded with educational applications to replace outdated equipment. The program targets students across all five boroughs, aiming to close the digital divide and improve affordability for working-class families. More than 30 percent of Bronx households lack a home computer, and the program seeks to ensure financial barriers do not prevent students from completing homework, researching assignments, or developing digital skills.
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