The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 23, 2017

For years policymakers have fretted about the “digital divide,” that poor students are less likely to have computers and high-speed internet at home than rich students. When it comes to mobile devices, such as smartphones or tablets, the gap has virtually vanished.

Digital Divide 62

Digital Divide Technology Survey Smartphone 62

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2020

But America’s persistent digital divide has greatly hampered efforts toward this goal. Miami-Dade County Public Schools has distributed some 100,000 tablets and other mobile devices, and more than 11,000 smartphones that double as Wi-Fi hot spots. Inequity looms large.

Learning 67

Learning Laptops Smartphone Accessibility 67

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 26, 2016

I have guidelines for cellphone and smartphone use, but it’s a constant struggle to keep kids engaged in lessons and off their phones. Related: Many low-income families get on the Internet with smartphones or tablets. These are issues I deal with as an English teacher at Fern Creek. That matters. Here’s why. Photo: Zvannha Clay.

Smartphone 40

Smartphone Accessibility Learning Social Media 40

The Hechinger Report

JULY 5, 2017

“This issue constitutes a new civil right: the right to digital equity,” concluded a June 2017 report on the “homework gap” from the Consortium for School Networking. Related: Many low-income families get on the Internet with smartphones or tablets. That matters. Here’s why. This isn’t working right!’ ”.

Broadband 87

Broadband Mobility Digital Divide Learning 87