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September 15, 2019

EF still among leaders in high-tech learning

By Mon Valley Independent

By CHRISTINE HAINES

chaines@yourmvi.com

Academics have been overshadowed by transportation litigation in the Elizabeth Forward School District this year, but that doesn’t mean education has been ignored.

Dr. Todd Keruskin, the district superintendent, said the district is continuing to move forward with the use of technology in and out of the classroom.

“We are eight years into our iPad program,” Keruskin said.

Every student in kindergarten through 12th grade receives an iPad. By the end of the first nine weeks of school, even the youngest students are permitted to take the devices home.

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