School in the time of Coronavirus #1 – The digital divide
The Digital Divide
Millions of American school children are at home, their school year abruptly ended because of the coronavirus pandemic. Schools and teachers have been offering pickup meals and online education activities. The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has a page with educator and parent online resources for continuing students’ education during the time schools are closed.
But what about students who have no internet access? The IDOE resource page includes links to free or reduced access opportunities, but one needs access to learn about those opportunities. Some of those opportunities may not be available in all rural areas. The only access for some families is a cell phone. And some parents won’t avail themselves of the opportunities even if they are aware of them.
The chronological list of articles and blog posts below highlights the fact that under the extraordinary circumstances we now find ourselves, some students CONTINUE READING: School in the time of Coronavirus #1 – The digital divide | Live Long and Prosper