Most recent public comments by Amber Wiggins https://nowcomment.com/users/51994 https://nowcomment.com/documents/130338?scroll_to=1271597 https://nowcomment.com/documents/130338?scroll_to=1271597 I lived in a community like this growing up. In the early 2000's the internet was pretty widely available but in my area the citizens simply didn't have the money to keep the internet on in their home. The weight on these families were added when the local libraries began closing and surrounding areas limited how, when and who could use their services from outside of the community. I was lucky enough to have a parent who managed to keep this vital educational tool available in our house because ten years later the differences in the lives of those who had the internet at home and those who didn't is extremely clear. Simply put as the digital decide grows more students lose access to a better life. Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:20:17 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/130338?scroll_to=1271585 https://nowcomment.com/documents/130338?scroll_to=1271585 I think this is one of the biggest hurdles I feel under-resources communities face in regards to education. I think as an educator it is our duty to fight for our students when war able i.e. pushing for improved school resources, ensuring the quick repair of key learning elements when they become inoperable, etc. I think it is also important to make it clear whenever possible how limited resources effect our students and how their achievement can be expanded if given the correct tools. Wed, 27 Feb 2019 11:39:46 -0500