The Hidden Crisis: Why Digital Inequality Persists
If you are like me, you take owning a computer and accessing the internet for granted. My computer delivers breaking news, allows me to work from home, enables me to connect with family, make medical appointments and track test results, find recipes based on the ingredients in my refrigerator, shop for the best deals, research […]
To Benefit From the Internet, ‘Not All Screens are Created Equal’
In modern households, access to myriad resources and services begins with a speedy and affordable broadband connection. User devices — from smartphones to desktop computers — are also essential, particularly in the context of accessing important healthcare, employment and government services. However, “not all screens are created equal,” according to Amy Gonzales, an expert in […]
How Youth Care Club Helps Families Access Technology Through C2K
Teens Take Action: How our Youth Group is Making a Difference What items did students of the past need most for school? Pencils, notebooks, and textbooks. And today? Laptops. My volunteer organization, the Youth Care Club (YCC), has partnered with C2K for years, gathering volunteers to refurbish electronics and organizing computer distribution events. At these […]
Disconnected: The Educational Crisis No One Is Talking About
Education Now Requires Internet Access School districts assume students can log in. But for millions, home is still offline. 15 million K–12 students lack a computer or internet at home 1 in 3 low-income students can’t complete digital homework Students without tech are 2x more likely to repeat a grade This is called the homework […]
From Poverty to Prosperity: The Economic Power of Tech Career Training
The Talent Gap is Not a Skills Gap—It’s an Access Gap. Millions of motivated Americans want better careers—but lack access to training, technology, or opportunity. In the U.S. today: 42 million adults lack basic digital skills Black and Latino workers are underrepresented in tech fields Most entry-level tech jobs go unfilled due to lack of […]
The Hidden Cost of E-Waste: Why Reusing Technology Creates Opportunity and Protects Our Planet
The E-Waste Crisis We Can’t Ignore. Every year, more than 50 million tons of electronic waste (e-waste) are generated globally—and that number is expected to double by 2050. Yet, only 17% of e-waste is properly recycled. The rest ends up in landfills or shipped overseas, leaching toxic chemicals like lead, mercury, and cadmium into soil […]