N.D. schools to get surplus computers

Sen, Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., has announced that surplus computers from the federal government will be given to five of North Dakota’s public schools. Dorgan said these computers will allow students who may have limited access to new technology a chance to build new skills in an increasingly competitive world.

The five North Dakota public school systems to receive computers are Kensal, Wolford, Mott-Regent, Alexander and Medina public schools.

“Strong computer skills are essential for today’s students,” Dorgan said in a press release. “With these additional computers in their schools, our teachers can implement more computer-based lessons that will provide students with the education and the skills necessary to be successful.”

The computers will be given through the U.S. Senate’s Computers for Schools program. Under this program, each school nominated by Dorgan receives five computers that have been used by the federal government for no more than three years.

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