Students' technology access is a critical part of learning, especially as we strive to educate the kids who will define our future.

Technology is key to educating the next generation


Technology is more than just a tool in a backpack--it’s an essential partner as we strive to educate the kids who will define our future

Key points:

  • The pandemic did a number on student achievement, particularly in math and reading
  • Technology access and digital learning tools are critical in addressing these learning gaps
  • See related article: 4 ways edtech tools drive student engagement and build classroom culture

After Covid-era shutdowns and rocky transitions to virtual education, we’re facing a crisis in education. The past three years erased decades of improvements in math and reading literacy across K-12 students. It also widened existing achievement gaps, leaving millions of children behind their American peers, and even further behind students in other countries. Increasing students’ access to technology tools in the classroom is key to reversing these trends.

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