BHEF puts a “Chromebook in every pot” at Crittenden

The Byram Hills Education Foundation recently announced that it has awarded $78,345 to fund a 1:1 Mobile Learning Pilot grant for the entire sixth grade at H.C. Crittenden Middle School in Armonk. This grant, made possible by the group’s first-ever directed giving campaign provides 210 Chromebook laptop computers for every sixth grade student to use throughout the school day. The grant also funds related software and charging stations, eliminating the need for students to check out a laptop one class at a time.

Chrome Books are thin laptops using the Google Chrome operating system designed to be used primarily while connected to the Internet, with most applications and data residing “in the cloud.” They enable school’s to scale constant connectivity to the web for student’s through integrated Wi-Fi and optional 3G, for always-on access without relying on school networks. They also enable students to do real time collaboration and share their work with the world on the web.

The 1:1 Mobile Learning initiative extends the curriculum and learning opportunities for students, as well as increases efficiency for teachers and enhances communications among parents and the District. This grant also leverages previous grants awarded by the BHEF, including the BHEF Fast Path grant in 2012 and Cloud-Based Computing in 2013.

“We want to express thanks to the community for generously supporting our 1:1 Mobile Learning directed giving campaign. It was a huge success. The 1:1 grant will seamlessly integrate technology into the classroom and will enrich the sixth grade learning experience,” said Scott R. Levy, BHEF Chairman.

“This Chromebooks initiative provides Byram Hills with a tool that goes far beyond the typical tablet. It has the potential to change classrooms in the same way that PCs changed the business world. The BHEF’s vision and support has provided Byram Hills with another great resource for our students!” said Dr. William M. Donohue, Superintendent, Byram Hills Central School District.

The District’s 1:1 Mobile Learning initiative is schedule to roll-out beginning January 23, 2015. The Byram Hills Education Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation that provides financial support to the teachers and school administrators to introduce innovative programs, equipment and technologies beyond what is covered by the school district’s annual operating budget. Since its inception in 1994, the Foundation has awarded over 320 grants totaling more than $3.6 million.  More information about the Foundation is available at www.byramhillsfoundation.org.

This grant provides 210 Chromebook laptop computers for every sixth grade student to use throughout the school day. The grant also funds related software and charging stations, eliminating the need for students to check out a laptop one class at a time. The 1:1 Mobile Learning initiative extends the curriculum and learning opportunities for students, as well as increases efficiency for teachers and enhances communications among parents and the District. This grant also leverages previous grants awarded by the BHEF, including the BHEF Fast Path grant in 2012 and Cloud-Based Computing in 2013.

“This Chromebooks initiative provides Byram Hills with a tool that goes far beyond the typical tablet. It has the potential to change classrooms in the same way that PCs changed the business world. The BHEF’s vision and support has provided Byram Hills with another great resource for our students!” said Dr. William M. Donohue, Superintendent, Byram Hills Central School District.

The Byram Hills Education Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation that provides financial support to the teachers and school administrators to introduce innovative programs, equipment and technologies beyond what is covered by the school district’s annual operating budget. Since its inception in 1994, the Foundation has awarded over 320 grants totaling more than $3.6 million.  More information about the Foundation is available at www.byramhillsfoundation.org.