Technology
Social Stratification in Digital Access and its Educational Consequences
Quick fact
According to a 2020 study, about 15% of U.S. households with school-age children lacked high-speed internet access at home, and that gap was most pronounced among low-income and minority households. During the pandemic, this translated directly into lost learning opportunities.
Why this is interesting
Imagine two students: one has a fast laptop with reliable home internet, the other has a slow phone with a limited data plan. How much of an advantage does the first student really have?