How to fix it
The solution to our hardware access problem was the Chromebook. While it is not the perfect solution, these devices allow our students access to a computer at school and at home for them to complete assignments, do research, and enrich their learning process. The district used grant money, technology fees, and money raised from a "Tech Trot" 5k to provide each student with a Chromebook of their own. The technology fee took the place of the textbook fee at registration for the school year to lessen the impact on families in our district.