5 tips to help districts bridge the equity divide
The coronavirus pandemic has exposed historic inequities that have long-plagued our schools and society. Schools have always served as a hub of support and aid to children, their…
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Verizon launches free trainings and tools to help educators navigate digital instruction
What you need to know: As the nation faces a surge in Covid-19 cases, and schools continue to grapple with ... Read more
Texas Education Agency and Verizon enable distance learning for 18.9M students in 16 states
For students across Texas and around the country, bridging the digital divide and providing reliable Internet connectivity that enables distance ... Read more
When the digital divide is made worse by a pandemic
The digital divide is proving one of the most pervasive and stubborn challenges in U.S. education, and its effects can follow students from kindergarten through college. As if…
Family tech nights can narrow the digital divide
When we talk about digital equity, the conversation often focuses on providing opportunities for all students to learn in an increasingly connected world. We talk about devices and…
3 Google Fiber programs that could help ease the digital divide
Google Fiber has started providing affordable internet in certain communities. Now schools are starting to wonder how it will affect students' internet challenges, both in and out of…
FCC approves $9 broadband subsidy for low-income households
A recently-approved expansion of an FCC program will grant millions of low-income households a discount on internet access in an effort to help close what is becoming known…
This learning style is creating a new digital divide in the U.S.
Blended, online learning is giving only students in some states the advantage they need Education technology can enable achievement for ... Read more
When can technology bridge the educational divide
Gadgets and software on its own will not improve education, EdSurge reports.