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McPherson Middle School Limits Chromebook Use for Students

3/30/2026

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Inge Esping, principal of McPherson Middle School in McPherson, Kansas, announced in December that all 480 students were required to return their Chromebooks.
The Chromebooks are stored in carts and used only for specific assignments.
Esping emphasized that technology can be beneficial but should not dominate education.
McPherson Middle School is part of a growing movement against excessive reliance on technology in classrooms.

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Inge Esping, principal of McPherson Middle School in McPherson, Kansas, announced in December that all 480 students were required to return their Chromebooks.
The Chromebooks are stored in carts and used only for specific assignments.
Esping emphasized that technology can be beneficial but should not dominate education.
McPherson Middle School is part of a growing movement against excessive reliance on technology in classrooms.