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Digital Divide
January 4, 2021

California schools build local wireless networks to bridge digital divide

School districts and cities are looking to creating their own local Wifi networks as a long term solution to the digital divide, and an alternative to hotspots.

Ali Tadayon And Sydney Johnson
Testing and Accountability
October 27, 2020

Academic testing looks very different in California during distance learning

To assess students during distance learning, teachers are relying on informal check-ins, open notes and webcams to monitor a student’s behavior.

Sydney Johnson
Digital Divide
October 15, 2020

Up to 1 million California students may still lack connectivity during distance learning

State leaders struggle to pinpoint how many students remain unconnected, and fear widening inequality as distance learning continues.

Sydney Johnson
Distance Learning
August 26, 2020

On or off? California schools weigh webcam concerns during distance learning

Some teachers report less engagement with cameras off, but anxiety, tech glitches and privacy concerns could keep some students from turning them on.

Sydney Johnson
Digital Divide
August 14, 2020

Pressure is on to close the digital divide under California governor’s executive order

The governor wants to reimagine the state’s Broadband Council and ramp up efforts to connect all students to technology during distance learning.

Sydney Johnson
Distance Learning
August 13, 2020

Oakland Unified opens virtually with thousands of students lacking computers and hotspots

A citywide campaign raised $12.5 million to provide for low income students, but the devices have not yet arrived due to a backlog.

Theresa Harrington
Digital Divide
August 5, 2020

California makes internet-enabled tablets available to nearly 1 million students

At least 100,000 tablets with internet included will be ready for districts in time for the new school year, state officials said.

Sydney Johnson
Distance Learning
July 24, 2020

California school districts brace for an online back-to-school season

Many school districts will have to ditch plans for hybrid learning and in-person classes at the start of the school year.

Sydney Johnson
Digital Divide
June 26, 2020

Long road ahead to close California’s digital divide in education before new school year begins

About 56,700 laptops and 94,000 hotspots have been sent to districts across the state so far.

Sydney Johnson
Distance Learning
June 4, 2020

Lawmakers look for new ways to pay for broadband in rural California

A bond proposal aims to build broadband infrastructure in rural California, help purchase computers and fund professional training for teachers.

Sydney Johnson
Distance Learning
May 28, 2020

California needs $500 million to buy enough computers, internet connections for all students

Distance learning expected to continue next year as districts move to a hybrid online and in-person instruction model.

Diana Lambert
Digital Divide
May 18, 2020

Twitter CEO gives $10 million to close the digital gap in Oakland

Donation brings total funding to $12 million to purchase devices and internet access for students to help provide distance learning.

Theresa Harrington
Distance Learning
May 18, 2020

How some California charter schools support students during distance learning

Some charter schools with technology already in place are putting greater emphasis on family support during the coronavirus pandemic.

Sydney Johnson
Distance Learning
May 1, 2020

More California students are online, but digital divide runs deep with distance learning

More than a month since most schools first closed, at least 270,000 students remain disconnected to the internet at home.

Sydney Johnson And Michael Burke
Distance Learning
April 29, 2020

Quick Guide: How to protect a student’s privacy online

Privacy experts share best practices for video as California schools make the switch to online learning. 

Sydney Johnson