Closing the Digital Divide

(6:37)

with Nick Simmons of Governor Ned Lamont's Office

Posted

Feb 08, 2021

Through the Everybody Learns initiative, Connecticut is the first in the nation to close the digital divide. The $43.5 million investment provided 141,000 laptops and 41,000 internet connections to Connecticut students. Nick Simmons,Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Office of the Governor shares about accomplishment.

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