Being a sixth-grader in Wichita Falls this year is golden — with a touch of chrome. Not only are they the first to take classes in new sixth-grade wings at McNiel and Barwise middle schools and renovated facilities at Kirby, but they are the first to sit in new chairs and desks designed for today's more collaborative, digital learning atmosphere. They're also the first to be assigned their own Google Chromebooks in what the Wichita Falls ISD is calling a "1:1 initiative.Read more on NewsOK.com