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Nearly 50 percent of all students said they were unable to complete a homework

assignment because they lacked access to the Internet or a computer.

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These surveys are valuable tools for districts to understand and track progress in

addressing digital equity challenges and identify emerging issues.

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School districts and community partners must work together to ensure that the

energy to address digital equity now has long-term staying power.

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Digital equity is not easy to achieve; it takes conversation, political will, and share

commitment. That said, it can be and is being solved in our nations communitie

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