State Educators Tackle Internet Access, Devices, in Effort fo Narrow the 'Digital Divide'

New York State educators are trying to find ways to narrow the digital divide that remains in the state.

Allyson Knox is the Senior Director of Education Policy at Microsoft. She spoke to the State Education Department and the Board of Regents during a forum Monday morning addressing the problems associated with this divide.

“Are our state governments across the United States poised to be prepared- let’s say they all receive billions of dollars to address the digital equity issues,” she said. “Do they have a plan in place? Are they tracking digital skills over time? Do they have incumbent worker training funds in place?”