Parents in low-income families heavily support classroom tech use
“Parents’ interest in tech tools and utilization in the classroom setting is a sign that the fight for digital equity may be solvable with a greater allocation of resources. While computer and tablet usage in classrooms may be increasing, barriers persist at home for many students. About 70% of teachers assign homework that requires the internet to complete, while data from the Pew Research Center indicates five million U.S. families with school-age children may lack broadband access.”