August 21, 2020

Arlington Residents Are Pressuring Local Officials to Explore Public Broadband Options

Citizen advocates in Arlington, Virginia, are calling on the County Board to establish a broadband authority. A broadband authority would be able to provide faster, more affordable internet service options for Arligton residents. On August 19, 2020, community leaders hosted a forum to discuss the nature of the digital divide and possible solutions, particularly a […]

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NCC Makes Recommendations for State Lawmakers to Address the Homework Gap

On August 20, 2020, Next Century Cities addressed state lawmakers from across the country on a ‘Future Now’ panel to describe how states and municipalities are tackling the homework gap during the COVID-19 pandemic. The “homework gap” refers to approximately 17 million students who are struggling with access to broadband. Aside from being unable to

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