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Google’s Chromebooks have surged in popularity among K-12 educators across America in the past year, overtaking Apple's iPads as the classroom device of choice. Education Talk radio host Larry Jacobs and Google Certified Innovator and trainer Chris Scott tell eSchoolNews that the Google-powered laptops are leading the pack largely due to their under $200 price point, brand integrity, device longevity, overall simplicity, and support network. To train educators, Google offers device training and "a large network of certified trainers and innovators," in addition to conferences and professional development, contributing to its reputation as a "safe" choice by many educators due to ease of use.