by SKIP HACKWORTH, News-Tribune
The digital divide, in the past, has referred to the distance between those with access to computer technology and those who didn’t have it. Our schools have worked hard to make sure that our students have the tools they need for the future and have done such a good job that there are some who believe the “digital divide” no longer exists. In that sense, it is true that nearly 60-70% of our students in this county have access to a computer at home, while 100% have access at school. While those in extreme poverty may not be able to afford such a tool in their home, this figure represents tremendous progress in making sure that each child has access to the technology. What we don’t know, but suspect, is approximately only about half of the homes in Mineral County have access to high speed internet, a necessary component for education in the 21st Century.
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