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Rural Washington state school provides iPads for all of its students

Rural schools are not always described as innovative, progressive or technologically savvy, but officials at Naselle High School are hoping to change the stereotypes.

This month, the school — which has an enrollment of 150 students — provided its 29 incoming freshmen with an iPad, Apple’s latest portable computer. The iPads allow the students to work digitally on multiple subjects and use applications designed to aid learning. They also make the tiny district a leader in the push for more technology in schools.

"Kids today are immersed in technology," said Jon Tienhaara, the high school’s vice principal and the district business manager. "We want to tap into their enthusiasm and teach them at the same time."

The school district paid for the iPads with a $20,000 grant from a private foundation and invested $25,000 of its own money in training and professional development to help teachers learn how to use the technology, he added. Typical retail price for a 16-gigabyte iPad is $499.

"Our goal is keeping everyone on the same page and growing this technology," Tienhaara said.

By Jill Russell / The Daily News

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