About EquippED
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We are excited to announce the implementation of a student 1:1 laptop program for all secondary students starting with the 2024-25 school year. Each student in grades 6-12 will receive a laptop to use for their academic and personal growth. The laptop will be assigned to the student during their enrollment in Fort Bend ISD. Students will be able to take the laptop home for online learning, research, communication, and collaboration. The laptop will also feature advanced end-point protection software to ensure the safety and security of our students and the district network.
The student 1:1 laptop program supports our district's vision of preparing students for their future. It aligns with our instructional goal of providing differentiated learning opportunities that promote purposeful technology integration. The program will also foster student agency and voice while enhancing student engagement and achievement. We believe this program will help empower our students to become lifelong learners and leaders.
Learn More About EquippED, Fort Bend ISD's 1:1 Initiative
1:1 Initiative Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the 1:1 EquippED Laptop initiative?
Fort Bend ISD’s 1:1 EquippED laptop initiative supplies each student in grades 6 -12 with their own laptop for use during class time and at home.
Students in middle and high school will no longer use laptops from classroom carts which often resulted in multiple students sharing one laptop. The EquippED 1:1 program ensures that all students have individual equal access to needed technology, learning materials, and real-time engagement in classroom activities.
Also, the State of Texas requires students to take the STAAR and TELPAS exams using a district-owned device only. Regularly using a FBISD laptop ensures students are comfortably familiar with the required device and technology at testing times.
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Why provide students with a device?
By issuing all students a similar laptop, the district hopes to make technology access and learning opportunities equitable. This extends learning beyond the school day and expands opportunities for collaboration.
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Which students are able to participate in the 1:1 program?
All 6th-12th grade students enrolled in FBISD will participate in the EquippED 1:1 program and be issued a laptop.
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Is there any cost to participate in the program?
There is no cost for the laptop. However, the student’s primary guardian will be responsible for any costs associated with laptop damage, loss, or theft. There is an optional insurance plan that the student can get to cover damage and loss.
