Back to school costs: €700 for a school iPad? That’s not free education

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Back to school costs: €700 for a school iPad? That’s not free education — Sources: The Journal

We’ve just managed to secure free school books, but now parents around the country are faced with whopping bills for iPads or laptops for their children, often through private providers. This is unacceptable.

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Back to school costs: €700 for a school iPad? That’s not free education

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