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Could the Bridge Across the Digital Divide Be Paved With TV Signals?

Edsurge

One such company, Information Equity Initiative (IEI), is working to bridge the digital divide so that all students have access to educational information. We asked where it fits in the journey toward universal broadband. households didn't have broadband access. And, most importantly, how does it serve students?

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How Libraries Stretch Their Capabilities to Serve Kids During a Pandemic

MindShift

Digital book loans have skyrocketed, with children’s e-book checkouts more than doubling since the COVID-19 closures began, according to a report from NPR. School libraries had always been central to digital access for the entire school, and when learning moved online they became tech hubs for both teachers and students.