Harris County OKs $32M Digital Access Program, unveils Roadmap to Recovery for schools

The following story excerpts are courtesy of our partners at KHOU 11. Program to provide online devices, access to children in Harris County wins approval HOUSTON — As schools in Houston and Harris County firm up reopening plans, many parents are worried their children will be victims of the digital divide. Low-income families often can't afford high-speed internet access and devices needed for online learning, leaving thousands of students without a way to begin school during the pandemic. The…