Reporter’s Note
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– Meghan
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THIS WEEK IN EDUCATION NEWS
With schools and parks closed and worries about the spread of the new coronavirus growing, teachers have turned online to ensure their students continue to learning while they are home.
But for some students, the difficulties that come with “distance learning” aren’t just finding a quiet place away from little siblings or remembering to check their assignments – about 25% of Hamilton County families don’t have access to broadband internet access.
And not all students have access to a laptop or tablet, especially students in grades K-5.
But local businesses, in partnership with Hamilton County Schools, Chattanooga 2.0, the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, the Enterprise Center and EPB, are working together to provide technology devices – and internet access – to these students.
Keep reading to learn more about their efforts!