The challenges caused by unequal access to broadband internet are not new. However, the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated their effects on some populations as the internet has become a lifeline for students and employees who are studying and working remotely. Those without broadband access have fallen behind academically and economically. The “homework gap,” which occurs where students lack the connectivity and access to computers needed to complete schoolwork at home, is more pronounced for Black, Hispanic, and lower-income households. Two large school districts are using GIS to identify these students and deliver solutions to their problems.
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