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Educators acknowledge that digital equity is of critical importance today
What’s more, home internet is essential to helping students achieve learning outcomes
See related article: Five action steps to shrink the digital divide
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When it comes to digital equity, U.S. schools are well-positioned to help families get online with low-cost, high-speed internet options through the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), according to a new study from Discovery Education and Comcast.
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