Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel proposed $200 million to strengthen cybersecurity and protect school networks. Funding would be available over three years through a pilot program within the Universal Service Fund, but separate from the E-rate program, which currently funds internet connections within schools and libraries. This new investment would help school districts address…

In March of 2020, nearly 17 million children didn’t have home internet access and the pandemic only made the internet more important.  However, the federal government has stepped in and supported closing the digital divide: Department of Education Activities Digital Equity Education Roundtables (DEER) Advancing Digital Equity for All: Community-based Recommendations for Developing Effective Digital…

Before the pandemic started, nearly 17 million children were caught in the homework gap with no home internet access. As is too often standard, those from historically marginalized communities were most affected. One in three Black, Latinx and Indigenous families didn’t have something that most of us take for granted – high-speed internet access!

Today, having a strong, reliable internet connection is nearly as important as having running water and electricity in your home.  In communities across the country, Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have partnered with municipalities to offer free wi-fi in common areas and free and reduced-price internet services to families. The federal government has also stepped in,…

Education leaders know – the Homework Gap remains. Over the last two years, there have been valiant efforts from educators, school leaders, central office staff, and, likely, your representatives in Congress to help close the digital divide. However, despite the hard work – from “the classroom to Congress” there are still far too many kids…

Ever been in the middle of something when the power goes out? That feeling of being plunged into darkness with a “to do list” a mile long as you stumble around looking for light is one that millions of children could face in 2023 unless Congress acts swiftly.