Laptop Classrooms: Technology As A Teaching Tool - The Local Show
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 Published On Apr 11, 2013

Pencils, paper and laptops?

More than 5 years ago, the Kansas City, Kansas School District began giving free laptop computers to all of its high school students.

Three years ago, North Kansas City joined the gadget giveaway by providing free net-books to its high schoolers. And starting this school year, students receive 11-inch MacBook Air laptops.

Everybody loves technology, but what have these school districts got to show for their massive investment? Are test scores up?

We sent reporter Danny Wood on assignment to find out if the district's investment is paying dividends.

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