Digital Smarts - Toolkit Available to Help Schools Close the Digital Divide

A recent survey from the Joan Ganz Cooney Center and Rutgers University shows that 9 out of 10 low-income families with school-aged children have access to the Internet at home, but are often forced to rely on mobile devices to get online. That can be a big problem when it comes to homework, home-school communications and independent learning.  To help bridge the gap, the Consortium for School Networking has developed a toolkit to assist schools and parents in closing the digital divide. The Digital Equity Action Toolkit addresses issues such as community engagement and suggests creative solutions for connectivity outside of school.