Digital Smarts - Digital Divide Continues to Plague Lower Income Students

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A recent report released by Common Sense may give pause to the concept that digital products are the means to increase achievement for students in schools serving lower-income areas. The report surveyed 1,200 teachers from across the country and found that 12% said the majority of their students have no computer or Internet access at home. Homework is still an issue when a digital connection is not available.