2021 Broadband Digital Divide Resources 
Edsurge
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
More than two years ago, educators around the country began to engage in dialogue regarding the digital divide , as they recognized the reality that many students did not have access and connectivity as once believed. So a new concept has emerged: “digital equity.” What does this mean for educators and education technologists?
Digital Promise
APRIL 7, 2022
Moreover, less than 25 percent of households eligible for the FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit had enrolled as of December 2021, and a similar percentage of low- and middle-income households are even aware of free or discount internet offers. Access to available programs and resources can be challenging.
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Edsurge
OCTOBER 5, 2021
And one, Mississippi, has made important strides in closing the digital divide through a pandemic response plan that took each school district’s unique needs and challenges into account. It is worth remembering that the digital divide is not an all or nothing phenomenon.
The Hechinger Report
APRIL 14, 2022
We have this huge digital divide that’s making it hard for [students] to get their education,” she said. David Silver, the director of education for the mayor’s office, said people talked about the digital divide, but there had never been enough energy to tackle it. Credit: Javeria Salman/ The Hechinger Report. “We
Edsurge
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Recommended Resources The Endless Key app, a path to equity in education in 2023 Top five things to do first on Endless OS 5 Endless Key Endless Operating System The digital divide is not merely anecdotal but a pervasive issue affecting countless learners. So, what does all this mean for learners like Maria?
eSchool News
JANUARY 1, 2021
We asked edtech executives, stakeholders, and experts to share some of their thoughts and predictions about where they think edtech is headed in 2021. This will create a new demand for online tutoring services and I anticipate and hope that more federal resources are allocated to school districts to offer this 1:1 tutoring to students.
The Hechinger Report
DECEMBER 13, 2021
billion in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan in April 2021 to enable school districts and libraries to provide internet access and connected devices to students and educators during the pandemic. million broadband connections, according to the FCC. Related: The affordability gap is the biggest part of the digital divide.
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