Articles related to Digital Inclusion

 

Broadband Connectivity

Okla. Budgets $42M for Tax Rebates to Broadband Providers

Carmen Forman / GovTech ./ June 9

Biden wants to close the digital divide in the US. Here’s what that could look like

Brian Fung and Miguel Marquez / CNN / June 9

$1 Billion for Broadband Infrastructure on Tribal Lands

Benton Institute for Broadband & Society / June 11

Polk County, Fla., Faces Large Gaps in Broadband Access

Maya Lora / GovTech / June 11

 

Broadband Affordability

Don’t delay governor’s broadband plan

CalMatters / June 11

‘Homework Gap’ Will Get Better Post-Pandemic, Says FCC’s Rosenworcel

Bloomberg / June 11

FAQ on the Emergency Broadband Benefit

New America / June 7

 

Broadband Services

2.31 million U.S. households sign up for broadband subsidy -FCC

David Shepardson / Reuters / June 7

Amazon is about to share your Internet connection with neighbors. Here’s how to turn it off

Geoffrey A. Fowler / The Washington Post / June 8

 

Disparities in Online Learning

Some Black parents see less bullying, racism with online learning and are keeping kids home

Laura Newberry and Howard Blume / LA Times / June 8 

Education Department report detailing pandemic impact on students shows concerning disparities

John Gregory / ABC7 / June 9

More students than ever will attend summer school this year. That might not be enough to close the COVID-19 achievement gap.

Trevor Hughes / USA Today / June 9

Online Leaders to Prioritize Flexibility Post-Pandemic

Lindsay McKenzie / Inside Higher Ed / June 8

 

Digital Divide

How mid-sized governments are changing their approach to modernization with technology

GovTech / June 8

 

Broadband Physical Infrastructure

Post-Pandemic Technology Trends. It’s Time To Identify The Friends & the Enemies.

Steve Andriole / Forbes / June 9

Biden’s agenda hits roadblocks in Congress as he preaches democracy overseas

Paul LeBlanc / CNN / June 14