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Berkeley Schools Have New Chromebooks For Home Use

Students may check out a new Chromebook from their school library and keep it at home for the entire school year.

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The new Chromebooks are faster than earlier versions used by the schools.
The new Chromebooks are faster than earlier versions used by the schools. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

Press release from the Berkeley Unified School District:

BERKELEY, CA — Berkeley Unified School District is pleased to announce a free Chromebook checkout program for students who need a home device for schoolwork or research. Students who don’t have a dedicated device of their own at home may check out a new Chromebook from their school library and keep it at home for the entire school year.

These new Chromebooks are faster than earlier versions distributed by the district, offer a touchscreen, and can be used in a tablet mode. It’s easy to check out a free BUSD Chromebook for your child:

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These new Chromebooks are faster than earlier versions distributed by the district, offer a touchscreen, and can be used in a tablet mode. It’s easy to check out a free BUSD Chromebook for your child:

  • Print out, complete, and sign this form.
  • Have your child bring the form to their school library.
  • If you previously checked out an older Chromebook, your student can return it to the library while picking up their new chromebook.

    • If you have any questions about the Chromebook checkout process, please contact chromebookhelp@berkeley.net.

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