In November 2011, the Somerset Elementary School Foundation approved a grant request from Principal Morris to purchase 30 laptop computers for the students of Somerset. Beginning early in the new year three mobile carts with 10 laptops each will be shared throughout the school to enable students to do project research at their own desks, draft and write papers and stories independently while developing computer skills, and take better advantage of a whole range of emerging digital learning opportunities in math, science, reading, and more.
Mrs. Morris and Dr. Woodward expressed great enthusiasm for the significant curriculum support this technology will provide. Board members were persuaded to approve one of the largest Foundation grants in recent years. As parents, we are excited to see the impact that these mobile computer labs will have on the classroom experience of all students.