The Jefferson County Board of Education unanimously approved the removal of the Promethean interactive smart boards from Center Point Elementary, and their installation at the Erwin schools.

“Promethean” or smart boards -- are the latest in classroom technology, in effect a modern-day chalkboard. Holly Miller-Bopp said the new display has been a painful lesson for her 12-year-old ...

The SMART Boards had an expected lifespan of five to seven years when the district purchased them, according to Director of Innovation and Digital Learning Lainie Berry. The Promethean panels ...