Across the US, the digital divide continues to grow. According to USA Facts, as of September 2022, some 4.4 million US households with school-aged children did not have consistent access to a computer.
Lack of internet access is just one of the barriers children from low-income homes face when it comes to education. For families struggling to pay their electric bills or put food on the table, paying for internet access is a luxury they simply can’t afford. For the millions of students in the US who experience this gap at home, this problem can create a digital divide that leaves them behind their peers and unprepared for the future. Not only is the internet increasingly required for success in the classroom, it also contains a vast trove of information that can help a student unlock professional and educational opportunities later in life.
Verizon is working to get ahead of the curve, ensuring students are not left behind, but are among the first to get access to cutting edge technology by providing free technology, internet access, and immersive instruction in a classroom setting.
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