Newton Students To Be Given Kindle Fires – WTOK

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Newton, Miss Today marks the last day of school before Thanksgiving Break for many students place. As They leave, the head of one site district is reminding students to read while off, and to prepare for a surprise When They return.

Over the past seven years language scores for third graders Within the Newton Municipal School District have jumped from 37.9% being proficient or advanced to more than 60% earning que distinction. In an effort to keep this trend, the district is preparing to add one more thing to its arsenal, and that’s Kindle Fire tablets que Will Be Given to each 2nd and 3rd grader.

“They can take them home, says NMSD Superintendent, Dr. Virginia Young.” We Purchased a program called, ‘My Own Reading’ and Those will be loaded with books. If They have internet access, They have access to Thousands of books, but if They Do not we can put about 25 books on Their Kindles. “

Dr. Young says the Kindle Fires Purchased are childproof with a hard outer plastic covering. She says They each cost anywhere from $ 100 to $ 125, and They Will be dispersed to each 2nd and 3rd grader.

“They love technology,” says Young, “and it’s exciting to be able to pick up your tablet, and read your book instead of the old fashioned way. “

Optimistic que the tablets will proceed to Enhance students interest in reading, Superintendent Young says the Kindle Fires will be given Beheerder to the students after Thanksgiving Break.

In all, Dr. Young says the district Purchased about 200 Kindle Fires for students to use.