The Coronavirus Has Made It Clear How Desperately The U.S. Needs To Provide Internet For Everyone

To be blunt, as kids go back to school, it’s more obvious than ever. “Despite the truly heroic efforts in some communities, 17 million children in our country still do not have the technology and connectivity they need. The pandemic has made painfully obvious to the broader public what many in education have long known: Access to the internet is a necessity. Patchwork solutions in individual cities and states are not enough.” – Fast Company