SCHOOL LIBRARIES BRIDGE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE.
49% of teachers say lack of digital access at home is a major barrier to using technology in instruction.* As technology takes on an increasingly central role in teaching, internet connectivity offered by school libraries gives lower-income students a chance to succeed.
Learn more about why school libraries are essential and how you can advocate for them in your community.
* “Technology and Effective Teaching in the US,” The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, 2012.
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