Question

(1) I think that schools should switch from using paper textbooks to using computer tablets. (2) Textbooks were effective in the pre-digital age, but now we live in a technology-based society, so schools need to get with the program and adopt a modern approach to learning. (3) In fact, the chair of the Federal Communications Commission said that "it’s time for the next stage” of learning with tablets and pointed out how textbooks are often out of date. (4) Opponents argue that tablets aren’t a good choice because initially they’re very expensive. (5) The secretary of education pointed out that tablets can be updated regularly, which saves money in the long run. (6) Not to mention the pluses of having the latest and greatest info! (7) Many experts agree that switching to tablets is important for the future of education.

Answer 1

"Moreover, students will benefit from having the most current information

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Answer 2

I don't know if you have any options, but in order to make sentence 6 more formal, you could write something like this:
"Moreover, students will benefit from having the most current information."
Given that the rest of the text is written academically and formally, this sentence too has to be professional and convey the same tone and message. So you could do that by replacing informal words and tone with some more professional ones.