In June, the district got a $750,000 donation from an anonymous graduate, making it possible to give Chromebooks to more students.
“(The district) is so grateful for the donation for technology especially during this unprecedented time in public education. The anonymous donor has truly ‘paid it forward’ for the current students in the Fairborn City School District who will benefit from this incredible gift,” said Sue Brackenhoff, director of curriculum, instruction and assessment.
Superintendent Gene Lolli said that the district had a plan in place to go one-to-one with technology in the next few years, but this donation “really made this all possible.”
Students who choose to attend school in-person in the fall will have direct instruction from their teacher plus instruction and practice using Chromebooks.
These students will be ready for remote learning in the event that