digital divide
Closing the digital divide is an urgent need. There are immediate solutions at our fingertips
Given the pivotal role that high-speed internet played in allowing us to stay connected and continue functioning during the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become clear that it is a vital resource that all Americans deserve to be able to access and afford. Unfortunately, millions of Americans are still without this necessity, putting them at a […]
Local leaders launch Broadband Access Ohio to advocate for municipal broadband services
A coalition of local government officials are teaming up in a bid to protect their rights to establish municipal broadband services. In many parts of the state, high quality internet is still difficult to come by and private internet service providers aren’t lining up to fill the gap. For years now, local leaders have been […]
Chasing the promise of equitable education: A Columbus Metropolitan Club forum
What does equitable education mean in America, today and tomorrow? The Columbus Metropolitan Club hosted a forum Wednesday afternoon exploring this topic, moderated by Ohio Capital Journal Editor-in-Chief David DeWitt. In a few generations, American students have gone from one-room schoolhouses to attempting to keep up with a global economy moving at the speed of […]