Hannaford donates $107K to help Albany, Schenectady students learn remotely
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ALBANY Hannaford Supermarkets on Wednesday donated $107,000 to help Albany and Schenectady students get computers and internet access for remote learning.
Albany and Schenectady school districts, along with districts across the nation, are waiting on a delayed Chromebook order placed in July, due to global manufacturing and shipping delays the pandemic has caused. As teachers call in sick, and possible exposure keeps students who had previously been attending in-person classes at home, the need for computers at home is only increasing.
The donation includes $75,000 to the Albany Fund for Education and $32,000 to Schenectady City School District Education Fund. The Albany Fund for Education will use the money to purchase 400 laptops for students. In Schenectady, teachers will get money to buy learning equipment for students, including books and headphones. A portion of the money will