Dell is launching its first Chromebook, which will be the company's first specifically targeted at education institutions. The Chromebook was built to meet the needs of schools and districts looking to deploy affordable and comprehensive one-to-one computing initiatives.

Dell is the leading end-to-end technology provider in the U.S. education market, with presence in 60% of U.S. classrooms. The new Chromebook will wrap into Dell’s portfolio of solutions that empower personalized learning in schools and districts around the country.

According to Google, Chromebooks are currently being used in 22% of U.S. school districts. Dell and Google are working together to provide districts with powerful 1:1 computing options. The partnership will deliver an optimal combination of content, technology, efficiency and services that schools need to improve student outcomes.