for every student and to expand training and support for teachers—especially at earlier grade levels where integration had historically been slower. Today, Great Meadows is a fully one-to-one district, and Mai identifies equity as the most important lens through which technology is viewed. Even in a rural, largely middle-class community, there are students receiving free and reduced lunch, English language learners, and families facing connectivity barriers. Ensuring that every student can access instruction and complete work both in school and at home requires not only devices, but hot spots and robust internet infrastructure. During the pandemic era, the district undertook a significant connectivity initiative to improve broadband capability, including fiber optic installation, helping ensure reliable access for students and staff. Technology’s growth has also changed what a school 295 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 07, ISSUE 02 GREAT MEADOWS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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