Verizon powers up BISD students

BASTROP — More than 1,600 Bastrop Independent School District middle school students are starting off the academic year with new internet-connected devices.

The district celebrated its entry into the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program with a rollout event at Bastrop Middle School Aug. 8. Students from Bastrop Middle and Cedar Creek Middle School received a total of 1,682 devices with data plans. 

“This opportunity … is invaluable,” said Chris Lairscey, BISD’s director of digital learning and library services. “Our students, teachers, staff and district at large will benefit greatly from the access, systems, professional learning and leadership coaching this will bring.”