As part of the Students Come First legislation in 2011, some $13 million was set aside for schools to begin upgrading their technology and training to prepare for the online learning part of the legislation.

Some districts, such as Highland School District in Craigmont, have decided to use that money and begin purchasing laptops or tablets now, rather than waiting.

Another district, Priest Lake, has given its students digital cameras to add visuals to their class assignments.

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