Seattle Unsure if Students Have Proper Tech for School – How About In Montana?

How many kids actually need the technology? And does it work well enough to meet remote learning demands?

Seattle is pondering ways to encourage more competition and a range of Internet service providers, said Keyes.

There’s also been a growing call around the country to invest in universal broadband and stop local governments from leaning on businesses, including from local superintendents such as SPS’ Denise Juneau.

“We will continue to make sure that our students can access lessons remotely this fall,” she said in a virtual town hall last month. “But we must also demand that our country’s leadership step up and provide broadband for all as a public utility.”