<p>DETROIT (WWJ) - Detroit Public Schools is starting a new program that provides take-home Netbook computers for students in grades eight through 12.</p><p>DPS officials say the giveaway is part of an initiative to emphasize the value of continual attendance on Count Day, October 3, and every day following.</p><p>As part of the district's Count Day incentives, several schools will begin distributing Netbooks, which are small laptop computers, to students on Wednesday. Distribution will continue each week throughout the month of October until roughly 19,000 Netbooks are distributed, providing students access to technology outside of the classroom.</p><p>Count Day was specifically selected to kick-off the take-home Netbook initiative to remind parents and students of the day's significance.</p><p><a href="http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/10/02/detroit-students-to-receive-take-home-netbooks-on-count-day/">Keep reading...</a></p>