[LINK] Bridging the digital divide

[Tony Barry]

Source: Edupage, 19 June 2000

BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE
A Department of Commerce study shows that 80 percent of
households with incomes over $75,000 have computers, compared
with just 16 percent of those with incomes of $10,000 to $15,000.
President Clinton supports budget proposals that would devote
$100 million to developing 1,000 community technology centers,
and $150 million to training new teachers in technology.  A
program sponsored by several computer and software companies
provides laptops for all the teachers and students at a school in
Manhattan's Harlem neighborhood, and a study reveals that
students have become more motivated to attend class and
participate in school projects since the program began.  Student
Anthony Reyes says he never knew what he or his community could
do until he got on the Internet, adding that access will make a
difference for minorities and the jobs that they get.
(Access Magazine, 18 June 2000)
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