In today’s digital world, access to reliable technology and high-speed internet is a necessity. Unfortunately, far too many New York City students don’t have this access, which, in turn, creates barriers to learning and taking advantage of opportunities.
To bridge the digital divide and provide all our students with the technology they need to succeed — no matter their zip code or income — this school year, we are providing 350,000 brand new Chromebooks to New York City public school students with LTE or 5G access. These free devices will be distributed to students at more than 1,700 schools to help bring them on a level playing field for academic success. That’s 350,000 opportunities to support future James Baldwins, Shirley Chisholms, or mayors of New York City in the making because 350,000 students will soon possess the essential tools necessary to succeed in today’s digital learning environment.
