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Digital divide hits small towns hard

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Unfortunately, the digital divide is a very real barrier to success in our community,” said Audra Bluehouse, an English teacher at Hatch Valley High. “We Next page: What policymakers are doing to close the digital divide. In rural communities, the problem is even worse — only one in three can access the internet at home.

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3 Resources to Help Connect Students and Families

Digital Promise

As learning becomes increasingly connected, many districts are struggling to serve students who are disconnected at home. The following three resources can help students and families realize the powering of digital learning at home. Through Connect2Compete, qualifying families can get Internet service for as low as $9.95

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Kajeet honors ‘Action Heroes’ closing the Homework Gap

eSchool News

As more and more school districts implement digital and web-based learning programs requiring students to work on assignments outside the classroom, millions of low-income students are finding themselves caught in a widening digital divide.

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Digital learning is helping this school close achievement gaps

eSchool News

Related content: How our district is narrowing the digital divide. Related Content: eSchool News Digital & Mobile Learning Guide. The eSchool News Digital & Mobile Learning Guide is here! talked about how innovative educators can help solve the racial achievement gap.