Equity & Technology

Out of 50 million students, about what percent lack adequate internet or devices to sustain effective distance learning at home?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

What geographical area are 37% of students without adequate connectivity?

• Urban

• Suburban

• Rural

Approximately how many children from lower-income households do not have a computer at home?

• 12%

• 24%

• 48%

• 60%

About how many children experienced technical issues or lack of digital access while going to school remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

Approximately how many public school teachers lack access to adequate connectivity?

• 100,000 - 200,000

• 300,000 - 400,000

• 500,000 - 600,000

How much would it cost to close the digital divide?

• $600 million

• $800 million

• $1-$4 billion

• $6-$11 billion

High-speed internet connection at home is a luxury.

• True

• False

Which state has the largest digital divide?

• Mississippi

• Arkansas

• Alabama

• Oklahoma

• New Mexico

Which is a popular effort from states to combat the digital divide?

• Allocate funding to E-learning

• Allocate computers to schools

• Allocate Wifi routers per household of students

Digital literacy support is crucial for students AND their families

• True

• False