Duluth Schools Struggle with Aging Tech | Duluth News

Duluth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

Duluth schools are stuck in a tech tightrope walk: aging laptops bought with pandemic funds need replacing, but the tech budget—less than $4 million—is stretched thin covering cybersecurity, software, and aging projectors. With staff and essentials eating up most of the budget, the district can only swap out a handful of devices yearly, forcing a rethink of their one-to-one program—likely starting with elementary schools. While parents push back on screen time, the district acknowledges tech is essential for modern learning, striving to find that balance between digital fluency and mindful…