Technology
Digital Divide and Its Effect on Educational Inequality
Quick fact
In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, roughly 15% of U.S. households with school-age children lacked high-speed internet, disproportionately impacting low-income and rural families.
Why this is interesting
Imagine two students on the same homework assignment: one can instantly access online resources, the other must travel to a library. How fair is their competition?