The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

According to a 2021 report from the think tank New America, 1 in 8 children from low-income families don’t have a computer at home, while 1 in 7 lack access to broadband internet. In May 2021, Think College Now elementary students sit in class after returning to in-person learning. The homework gap isn’t new.

Digital Divide 108

Digital Divide Broadband Chromebook Survey 108

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 27, 2020

She was making ends meet by working as a cashier at a local gas station, until an injury took her off the job. Greenville schools have some of the highest school dropout rates in the state, and Johnson also viewed staying at home as necessary to defend her children’s chances of living an easier life. “I Credit: Terri Johnson.

Broadband 145

Broadband Digital Divide Education Accessibility 145

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 20, 2020

Along with Rose, I contacted a middle and an elementary school teacher to see how they are faring. Now, during morning meetings via Google classroom, Glick is the one being peppered with questions – and often she can’t answer them. They told me they are often frustrated, longing for classroom interaction and eye-contact. said Glick. “I

Broadband 139

Broadband Chromebook Laptops Meeting 139

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

“Most of what our staff does is show up committed and dedicated — they really take care of these kids and make sure that they’re safe, that they’re healthy, that they’re happy, they’re eating, they have clothes,” says Amy Creeden, an elementary school principal. The initiative is in place at elementary and middle schools in Middletown.

Blended Learning 132

Blended Learning Elementary Broadband Dropout 132

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Maranda Seawood, student support specialist at Washington Elementary School. I meet with teachers twice a week, and every day I push in a class or pull kids out depending on what they’re doing in class. We have horrible broadband, horrible cell service. When the pandemic happened, there was a lot of sadness, and scariness.

Elementary 142

Elementary Broadband Assessment Dropout 142

Digital Promise

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

. “Most of what our staff does is show up committed and dedicated — they really take care of these kids and make sure that they’re safe, that they’re healthy, that they’re happy, they’re eating, they have clothes,” says Amy Creeden, an elementary school principal. ” Ending Social Promotion. "You’re

Blended Learning 120

Blended Learning Elementary Broadband Dropout 120