High school laptop program benefits students

To the Editor:

From the perspective of a hard-working college student, I am thankful to have had the opportunity to use laptops in high school.

Experiencing the use of technology at an early age puts students one step ahead of others who don’t have the opportunity of using laptops. Not only do students gain knowledge of Microsoft programs that will be useful as college students or future employees, but laptops also provide the newest software systems in education.

Many times in college, students will struggle when they’re asked to complete an assignment using Microsoft programs, but fo...