Advocacy Digital Divide Meeting 
Education Superhighway
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Yet, in Chicago and cities nationwide, Multi-Dwelling Units (MDUs) such as apartment buildings and public housing often remain at the center of the digital divide. Recognizing this critical gap, Chicago’s Digital Equity Council prioritized connecting MDUs in its latest Neighborhood Broadband Request for Proposals (RFP).
Digital Promise
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Located in Mississippi, Columbus Municipal School District is committed to advancing advocacy of learners’ parents. In April 2021, the district launched monthly parent advocacy meetings focused on restorative justice, literacy, and college and career readiness. Demonstrated commitment to racial, digital, and educational equity.
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Edsurge
APRIL 12, 2019
It’s time to close the digital divide and focus on making sure communities with broadband access have the skills and knowledge to take full advantage of the internet. The meetings around this legislation began as early as September 2018, according to Christine Fox, deputy executive director of SETDA. It's good stuff.
The Hechinger Report
APRIL 14, 2022
We have this huge digital divide that’s making it hard for [students] to get their education,” she said. David Silver, the director of education for the mayor’s office, said people talked about the digital divide, but there had never been enough energy to tackle it. Credit: Javeria Salman/ The Hechinger Report. “We
eSchool News
OCTOBER 20, 2023
However, the study also found that educators lack centralized resources and direct support necessary to successfully overcome barriers to the digital divide. Addressing these will be critical to ensuring that school districts and digital navigator programs are effective in closing the digital divide for students.
edWeb.net
FEBRUARY 24, 2024
Leaning on local advocacy groups or representatives for regular updates saves time and keeps you informed. Translation services, for example, need to meet every child’s needs, even for the least-spoken languages, like Farsi. Resources Get started by using technology to bridge access and close the digital divide.
The Hechinger Report
MARCH 19, 2021
In other words, while distance learning may not be meeting all of English learners’ needs, we shouldn’t overestimate the effectiveness of the in-person instruction these children are presently missing — nor should we underestimate the value of the linguistic and cultural assets they gain from this additional time with their families.
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