,,Measuring Digital Opportunity for America's Children: Where We Stand and Where We Go From Here

Measuring Digital Opportunity for America's Children: Where We Stand and Where We Go From Here


 

Publication Date: June 2005

Publisher: Children's Partnership

Author(s): Andrew Wainer; Laurie Lipper; Wendy Lazarus

Research Area: Media, telecommunications, and information; Science and technology

Keywords: online resources; digital divide; digital opportunity

Type: Report

Abstract:

This report is the first-ever look across four key areas to see whether Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is helping children 1) improve educational achievement, 2) lead healthier lives, 3) increase economic opportunity, and 4) participate in their communities. The year-long study also reveals the disparities that have resulted in an "opportunity gap" for millions of low-income and ethnic minority children.