As technology continues to advance and become an integral part of our daily lives, it has also

become a crucial tool for education. However, not all students have access to the necessary
technology and internet connection to complete their homework and keep up with their studies. This
is known as the \"homework gap\".

The homework gap is a term coined by Jessica Rosenworcel, a member of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC), to describe the disparity between students who have access to
high-speed internet and those who do not. According to a report by the FCC, approximately 12
million students in the United States do not have access to broadband internet at home, making it
difficult for them to complete their homework and keep up with their peers.

For students without internet access at home, completing homework assignments becomes a
daunting task. They are often forced to find alternative places to access the internet, such as libraries
or community centers, which may not always be available. This not only adds to the already heavy
workload of students but also puts them at a disadvantage compared to their peers who have reliable
internet access at home.

Moreover, the homework gap also highlights the issue of the digital divide, where low-income and
rural communities are disproportionately affected due to the lack of access to affordable high-speed
internet. This further widens the educational gap between students from different socioeconomic
backgrounds.

So, what can be done to bridge the homework gap and ensure that all students have equal access to
education? One solution is to advocate for policies that support the expansion of broadband internet
access to underserved communities. This includes initiatives such as the FCC's E-Rate program,
which provides funding for schools and libraries to obtain affordable internet access.

In the meantime, students can also seek help from online resources such as ⇒ StudyHub.vip ⇔ to
assist them with their homework. This platform offers professional writing and editing services to
help students with their academic assignments. By utilizing such services, students can ensure that
they are able to submit high-quality homework assignments, regardless of their access to technology
and internet.

It is time to address the homework gap and provide equal opportunities for all students to succeed.
Let's work towards a future where every student has access to the necessary resources to excel in
their education.
LGBT Tech has long been supportive of Commissioner Rosenworcel and the FCC’s efforts to bridge
the digital divide in the United States through initiatives such as the Emergency Broadband Program
(EBB) and the Universal Service Program (Lifeline). However, the digital divide is still real for these
states, along with other pandemic-related struggles. Other times, she stayed after school well after
the final bell had rung, just to get online and finish her assignments. US Census Bureau, “ Age by
Presence of a Computer and Types of Internet Subscription in Household,” Accessed April 8, 2021.
This will not only expand access to broadband, it will give more students a fair shot at digital age
success. Cities are also taking a fresh look at their urban infrastructure and re-imagining it for the
information age. One of our major recommendations is to promote digital equity and close the
Homework Gap. How might the FCC ensure that this money is well-spent when it comes to both
devices and connectivity. Now, with a number of devices and programs available to teachers, kids
are using education technologies to help prepare for the future. That in itself can lead to greater
academic success. When they asked the kids what was going on, they said they were there to access
the WiFi. You managed to hit the nail upon the top and defined out the whole thing without having
side effect, people could take a signal. This record will help the FCC consider next steps to meet the
moment we’re in—one where digital connectivity isn’t just limited to in the classroom, but the
ability to participate in the virtual classroom and complete assignments. I want to encourage you
continue your great posts, have a nice day. We regularly update the site in an effort to keep this
information up-to-date and accurate at all times. Pew data shows one in five teenagers cannot
complete homework that requires internet at home. Leticia and her family were fortunate to live in a
service area where the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requires a company to offer
affordable Internet but not everyone is so lucky. Indianapolis Public Schools distributed devices to
students who lacked them, then ordered 1,500 mobile hotspots for those who also lacked reliable
internet access. But FCC data consistently shows that one in three households don’t have broadband
at home. They’re getting lost in what’s being called the “homework gap.” Let’s take a look at the
students most affected by tech integration into school curricula and what’s being done to close this
chasm. Now her daughter is able to complete her school work and her academic performance has
improved tremendously. These communities can help mitigate feelings of isolation or depression
leading to a better quality of life and higher levels of overall happiness. Learn more in our webinar
with both organizations. Second, district leaders should be “surveying, surveying, surveying,” to
understand how parents experienced the spring distance learning experiment, whether they still lack
sufficient devices or broadband connectivity, and whether they need additional technical support.
With all this innovation, however, a new problem has emerged. This program, which helps provide
telephone access to low-income households, got its start in 1985 when most calls involved a cord
and President Reagan was in the White House. But for many low-income students it is their only
means of getting online. Rosenworcel said that more funds should be diverted to addressing the
homework gap under Section 254 of the Communications Act of 1996. The Pew Research Center’s
report found the homework gap remains a persistent problem. Researcher Raeal Moore said she was
surprised by the results; she expected the percentage to be in the single digits.
She also emphasizes the agency's efforts to close the 'homework gap' for children who don't have
Internet access at home, as well as the focus on broadband affordability in both rural and urban
America. Students' families are also able to access the internet through the devices. They noticed an
ever-increasing “Homework Gap” and asked “what can we do?” Now THAT is what we call
community engagement. Kids without home internet access also generally have lower grades and test
scores, demonstrate less competency in digital skills, and are less likely to plan to attend post-
secondary schooling, even after accounting for socioeconomic differences. 3. On Tuesday, the
Overland Park-based company announced a new initiative, the 1Million Project, which will put
mobile devices and free wireless service into the hands of one million students across the country.
Still other times, she headed to fast food restaurants with free Wi-Fi and did her research with fizzy
drinks and fries. The more that I talked to teachers, the more I heard the same stories over and over
again: Kids sitting in the school parking lot with school laptops they had borrowed late into the
evening, trying to peck away at homework because that was the only place they could get online.
She cited communities — including Athens, Georgia, and Topeka, Kansas — that flash colorful
decals on buildings where safe spaces are located and have developed directories and maps that
identify these spaces for students. Before COVID-19, Pew Research found that 25 percent of black
teens had been unable to do their homework because of barriers to internet access at home, and 21
percent had used public Wi-Fi to do homework for the same reasons. Compared to some of the most
well-connected states, the digital divide in these states is about two to five times larger. They’ve got
grit in spades,” she said. “They are cobbling together whatever connectivity they can find to simply
get their homework done. Second, district leaders should be “surveying, surveying, surveying,” to
understand how parents experienced the spring distance learning experiment, whether they still lack
sufficient devices or broadband connectivity, and whether they need additional technical support.
When I joined the FCC, I decided that I would visit some schools that were E-Rate beneficiaries
when I was traveling for work. The impact here will be big, because the housing authority estimates
that only eight percent of their units have high-speed Internet service today. First, they advocate for
more public and private programs to provide devices and internet service to underserved students.
I’m getting fed up of Wordpress because I’ve had issues with hackers and I’m looking at alternatives
for another platform. I’m trying to get my blog to rank for some targeted keywords but I’m not
seeing very good gains. The Homework Gap is a complicated problem, but the lesson is
straightforward: We need to take steps now to make sure all students have access to the connectivity
they need to do their homework. It also found that more Latinx respondents relied on a cell phones
to complete homework and that more Black respondents said they frequently used public Wi-Fi
connections. By Jessica Rosenworcel, Contributor Commissioner, FCC Commissioner, FCC Jun 15,
2015, 06:50 PM EDT This post was published on the now-closed HuffPost Contributor platform. I
know this is entirely off topic but I had to share it with someone. I’d really like to be a part of group
where I can get opinions from other knowledgeable individuals that share the same interest. England
and Wales company registration number 2008885. I as well am an aspiring blog writer but I’m still
new to everything. That's because, today, homework requires so much more than a paper and pencil.
It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
Overall, 16 percent of teens said they are “extremely” or “very” worried they may have fallen behind
in school because of COVID-19-related disturbances. Only about 7 or 8 percent of students in his
district lack web access at home — enough, Wallace said, to deter teachers from assigning online
homework. The digital divide impacts more than homework and grades, King explained.
Rosenworcel’s predecessor during the Trump administration, Ajit Pai, repeatedly rejected requests to
expand the program to help students gain access to the internet at home. It is not written by and does
not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff. I want to encourage you
continue your great posts, have a nice day. That is why the Homework Gap is the cruelest part of the
new digital divide. So while students are away from the classroom this summer we should commit
to finding ways to expand broadband access for schoolwork. We need to multiply these creative
efforts and make sure that they have the spectrum necessary for Wi-Fi that helps them flourish. Your
favorite justification appeared to be on the net the easiest thing to be aware of. Technology and
learning in low income families reveals that one-third of those families with mobile-only access hit
their data limit and one quarter had their service suspended for not paying their bills. Leticia and her
family were fortunate to live in a service area where the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
requires a company to offer affordable Internet but not everyone is so lucky. It disproportionately
impacts students in low-income households, students of color, and students in rural areas. It wasn’t
that long ago that every student didn’t always get textbooks or a grammar workbook. In fact, seven
in ten teachers assign homework that requires Internet access. Keep up the great works guys I’ve
incorporated you guys to my blogroll. One of our major recommendations is to promote digital
equity and close the Homework Gap. We share education policy research with the community and
act as a key resource for policymakers. Second, they urge that school assignments, materials, and
forms be compatible with smartphones, as many students rely on them for out-of-school internet
access. Students' families are also able to access the internet through the devices. Share to Twitter
Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest. Hispanic teens are also four times more likely than white teens
to say the same about having to do their homework on a cellphone or using public Wi-Fi for
homework, the report found. I ain’t suggesting your information is not good., but suppose you added
something that grabbed a person’s attention. Illinois students get 'Sylly,' a new campus dating app
CISA-backed nonprofit announces 'National Cybersecurity Education Month' Integrating
sustainability into K-12 and higher education. In too many communities, that means students sliding
into the booth of a fast food restaurant with wireless service, doing their homework with a fizzy
drink and fries. Indianapolis Public Schools distributed devices to students who lacked them, then
ordered 1,500 mobile hotspots for those who also lacked reliable internet access. Many schools rely
on online resources to complete homework assignments and to connect parents with educators and
school staff. The Senate has not yet acted on the legislation. “We need those dollars,” King said, as
well as additional investment from Congress to support students’ social-emotional and mental health
needs and to address learning loss. It’s the little changes which will make the biggest changes. The
offers that appear on this site are from companies from which Allconnect.com receives
compensation. Now it’s up to federal, state, and local governments to figure out how to close the
homework gap and connect our students of color. Yet, despite her best efforts, there were times when
she could not complete all her homework. The national homework gap fund, while a large
undertaking, has a precedent — the FCC did a similar thing in re-purposing funds to support public
safety last year.
It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.
NSBA is committed to making this a national conversation. And today’s classroom is digital, with
assignments that require broadband, strong streaming capabilities, and the need to upload and
download files. On top of that, 42 percent of students say they received a lower grade on an
assignment because they didn't have access to the Internet. The national homework gap fund, while a
large undertaking, has a precedent — the FCC did a similar thing in re-purposing funds to support
public safety last year. This article posted at this web site is in fact nice. Achieving consensus on
funding E-rate would become more politicized and therefore be harder, she said. “It’s within our
power to fix this,” Rosenworcel said in her closing remarks. Similarly, analysis from think tank Third
Way showed that broadband availability is lower in counties with majority Black and Native
populations compared to majority white counties. Anyways, I’m certainly pleased I came across it
and I’ll be book-marking it and checking back often. As President of Arlen Communications LLC, he
has provided analyses about the development of applications and services for entertainment,
marketing and e-commerce. April had to get creative because she didn't have broadband where she
lives. The impact here will be big, because the housing authority estimates that only eight percent of
their units have high-speed Internet service today. We are the only university-based center in the state
dedicated to policy issues of PK-20 education. For one, they help students keep abreast on emerging
technologies they will need to know for their careers. Second, they urge that school assignments,
materials, and forms be compatible with smartphones, as many students rely on them for out-of-
school internet access. Even when in-person class is in session, they wrestle with nightly schoolwork
that requires internet access. It’s a very easy on the eyes which makes it much more enjoyable for me
to come here and visit more often. Even more, it has made it easier for teacher’s to meet the
individualized needs of particular kids. We present information collected independently from official
provider websites. After all, it was called the homework gap because that’s what it was essentially
about—homework, not necessarily virtual learning. And Chattanooga’s municipal network, EPB
Fiber, recently announced a partnership with the local school district that would provide free home
Internet access to all students that qualify for free and reduced lunch. Under the program, each
student will receive either a free smartphone, tablet, laptop or hotspot device and 3GB per month of
high-speed LTE data and then unlimited data at 2G speeds after that. That’s not fair, and I think our
kids respect the fact that we help them have deeper access.”. We regularly update the site in an effort
to keep this information up-to-date and accurate at all times. But it's a problem for all of us, because
this gap harms our shared economic future. New York City, for example, is converting the old
payphones that line its streets into a new Wi-Fi network that will provide more ways for students to
get online. Up to 12 million students remain under-connected. (Common Sense Media). Before
joining the Energy Democracy initiative, she was a Research Associate with the Community
Broadband Networks initiative. The funds raised by the FCC would be used for Rosenworcel’s
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