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New Amarillo Policy Bans Phones, Requires Chromebook Rentals

8/13/2025

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At a freshman orientation in Amarillo, a parent was taken aback by a new school policy banning personal devices. Students must now rent school-issued Chromebooks for $40, marking a significant shift to digital learning. This change aims to lighten students' loads by eliminating lockers and heavy textbooks, transforming the educational experience.

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Story summary

At a freshman orientation in Amarillo, a parent was taken aback by a new school policy banning personal devices. Students must now rent school-issued Chromebooks for $40, marking a significant shift to digital learning. This change aims to lighten students' loads by eliminating lockers and heavy textbooks, transforming the educational experience.