/tags/digital-divide digital divide en-US Copyright Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:00:18 GMT /news/2021-03-17/from-collection-plate-to-cashapp-black-churches-go-digital-to-keep-empowering-their-communities Black churches in the U.S. have economically empowered Black communities for generations, especially in times of crisis. Now, during the pandemic, they're leveraging digital platforms to provide services to their congregations and communities. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:00:18 GMT /news/2021-03-17/from-collection-plate-to-cashapp-black-churches-go-digital-to-keep-empowering-their-communities Elizabeth Myong | Arts Access /health-science-tech/2020-09-20/new-wifi-hotspot-map-hopes-to-aid-texas-digital-divide As remote work and distance learning continues, Texans in need of a reliable internet connection can now turn to an interactive map to locate a nearby public drive-up WiFi hotspot. Sun, 20 Sep 2020 14:00:56 GMT /health-science-tech/2020-09-20/new-wifi-hotspot-map-hopes-to-aid-texas-digital-divide Lauren Terrazas /education/2020-09-08/dallas-isd-wants-to-create-private-wireless-networks-to-help-families-without-internet-access Dallas ISD has worked for months ensuring students without internet at home could connect using mobile hot spots. That’s the plan, at least for now — but a more permanent solution may soon be available in underserved neighborhoods. Tue, 08 Sep 2020 12:00:02 GMT /education/2020-09-08/dallas-isd-wants-to-create-private-wireless-networks-to-help-families-without-internet-access Sujata Dand /education/2020-06-29/what-will-school-look-like-this-fall-fort-worth-isd-offers-some-answers Because of COVID-19, the entire world of teaching moved from the classroom to the computer, usually at home — and that hasn’t always worked out so… Mon, 29 Jun 2020 14:00:00 GMT /education/2020-06-29/what-will-school-look-like-this-fall-fort-worth-isd-offers-some-answers Bill Zeeble