GDOE laptop applications expected to start next week

The Guam Department of Education has some 8,000 laptops for students in need and the application process for the devices is expected to start next week.

According to GDOE, schools are identifying available computer inventory and finalizing the process for distribution. The laptop distribution aims to provide computer equipment to students based on need, according to a GDOE release.

Some of the factors schools will look at when selecting students to receive laptops will include whether or not the student currently has access to a computer at home, access to the internet, and whether a student is currently engaged with their classes, according to GDOE. Students selected will need to comply with school requirements and fill out the required forms.

Another 10,000 computers are being purchased through the Educational Stabilization Fund and are expected to
arrive this December.

GDOE also reports models of learning will remain in place and families will no longer be able to shift to the hard copy model.