The Kent, Wash., school district has placed kiosks that beam free Wi-Fi in locations across the community, including public housing, to give students who lack home Internet access more options for doing homework and school research. Hover over the icons below to hear students of the district and a staff member of Kent Youth and Family Services Center talk about the benefits of these locations.
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Internet Access As A Necessity For Homework
An After-School Staff Benefits the Learning Process
Why Students Need An After-School Center
How Internet Access Benefits Students
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A version of this article appeared in the April 15, 2015 edition of Education Week