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 gap, and it reinforces inequality every day.

When Access Dictates Academic Success

Access Level High School Graduation Rate College Enrollment
Full tech access 95% 72%
Limited access 83% 54%
No access 68% 34%

 

The numbers are clear: no computer = lost potential.

The Digital Divide Is Also a Social Divide

Without a computer or internet at home, students are blocked from:

  • STEM learning tools
  • Virtual tutoring
  • Scholarship applications
  • College admissions
  • Career exploration
  • Workforce readiness

Technology isn’t a luxury—it’s education.

How C2K Closes the Gap

C2K provides affordable refurbished computers starting at just $100 with:

  • Microsoft Windows & Office
  • Lifetime technical support
  • Access to affordable internet
  • Bilingual training partners

Since 2004, over 1.1 million children and adults now have the tools to learn and succeed thanks to C2K.

Every Child Deserves a Chance to Learn

You can be part of the solution:

  • Donate computers
  • Fund student technology access
  • Become a corporate partner

Closing the digital divide isn’t charity—it’s justice.

Donate Tech

By donating your electronics to C2K, you extend the life of these devices by 3–5 years, keeping them out of landfills while connecting families to the vital resources

Donate Cash

For just $350, you can give a child and their family a computer for life—donate to C2K today and help shape their future!

Donate Time

Join the C2K family as a volunteer and experience the joy of giving back, building connections, and making a lasting impact in your community.

Need Help?

Tech Support: Call (858) 200-9784 or email techsupport@c2k.org
Need a Computer: Call (858) 200-9788 or email programs@c2k.org
Tech Donations: Call (858) 200-9791 or email tperry@c2k.org

Time to Tech the Halls!

Transform your used working and non-working electronics into powerful tools for students in need.

Drop off at C2K Mon- Sat, or at Snapdragon Stadium, January 31, 2026, 9:00-1:00 pm.