With internet access and technology becoming increasingly more affordable and widespread across U.S. schools, why are schools in urban districts still lagging behind? Issues, such as varying levels of funding across districts and states and unequal internet and device access in school classrooms, continue to plague these districts for several reasons. Panelists will discuss these issues in depth and what needs to be done to help schools across urban districts close the digital divide.

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