Internet Access in U. S. Schools
Internet access in classrooms across the country has increased dramatically over the past decade. High-income schools, or those in which fewer than 35 percent of students are eligible for federally subsidized meals, got off to a faster start than low-income schools, in which three-quarters or more of the students are eligible. But the gap has narrowed greatly in recent years.
*Click image to see the full chart. SOURCE: National Center for Education Statistics, 2006
3 comments:
Bob, what did this study look at? Not to be too cynical but I can tell you that my classroom is probably considered to have "internet access" and it does, on one 5 year old Dell that I'm not even allowed to upgrade. I wonder how many others that teachin in my type of school (100% meal assistance for all 250 students at the newcomer center) are in this same situation.
Bottom line is: the kids who are on meal support MUST have a computer and acceptable Internet access at home. They must also have full access to all public resources (library, social support systems) or they are seriously at risk for dropping out and/or other academic difficulties.
I meant to say the kids MUST have access at school. Home would be nice but that's another proposal all together. We should be able to give students access at school considering the wealth of resources in this country.
Dave,
Sorry I missed your posting until now. I totally agree that kids need access both in school and at home where most of the learning really takes place.
Bob
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