About the Program
The importance of digital connectivity in K–12 education has never been more apparent. Did student access to devices and the internet improve during the pandemic? Did unprecedented investments in broadband help close equity gaps in digital access? PPIC researcher Joseph Hayes will outline key findings from a new report, and a panel of experts will discuss how local, state, and national stakeholders can continue working together on this vital issue.
This research and event are supported with funding from the Michelson 20MM Foundation.
Agenda
11:00 a.m. Welcome and Presentation
Joseph Hayes, research associate, Public Policy Institute of California
11:15 a.m. Panel Discussion
Moderator: Niu Gao, senior fellow, Public Policy Institute of California
Marguerite Reardon, senior reporter, CNET
Amy Tong, director and state chief information officer, California Department of Technology
Luis Wong, chief technology officer, Imperial County Office of Education
11:45 a.m. Audience Q&A
12:00 p.m. Adjourn
Speakers
Niu Gao
Public Policy Institute of California
Joseph Hayes
Public Policy Institute of California
Marguerite Reardon
CNET
Amy Tong
Luis Wong
Imperial County Office of Education
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