Jun. 20, 2019 10:20 am
The homework gap in Philadelphia neighborhoods
In a 2015 survey, nearly half of students said they were unable to complete a homework assignment due to lack of internet or computer access. Take a look at the interactive map that shows the neighborhoods in Philly where that is most likely to happen.
Jun. 18, 2019 12:27 pm
3 local leaders will share resources for utilizing census data and closing the digital divide
On June 26, Tech in the Commons: Connect the Dots with Census Data gives you the tech tools to grow your impact, audience and fundraising efforts. RSVP today — spots are filling up quickly.
May 31, 2019 12:01 pm
Looking at digital literacy through different lenses: Access and adoption, design, and digital equity
Liana Dragoman, Andrew Buss and Juliet Fink Yates come at the topic from different perspectives but agree that the solution to a structural issue like the digital divide requires coordination and investment.
May 30, 2019 5:26 pm
Digital first census unlikely to impact response rate, says Stephanie Reid of Complete Count 2020. But it may impact census jobs
Because the approach is digital first and not “digital only,” the online format doesn’t strike Reid as contributing to an undercount of any population.
May 29, 2019 3:57 pm
Who’s helping seniors bridge the digital divide?
These 5 organizations are working in Philadelphia to keep seniors connected in an increasingly digital world.
May 29, 2019 8:04 am
This event will teach you how to make sense of census data
Tech in the Commons is an event series that aims to provide nonprofits with the tech training they need to grow their organization. The first event of 2019 will focus on census data.
May 28, 2019 4:15 pm
Amanda Bergson-Shilcock: The digital divide is also about the policies that affect ordinary people’s lives
In a wide-ranging conversation with Generocity, Bergson-Shilcock takes a look at the digital divide in terms of adult education, pending legislation, the diverse digital experiences of immigrants, and the need for digital ethics.
May 21, 2019 1:19 pm
For LGBTQ-identified folks, Census 2020 represents both a missed opportunity and an opportunity not to be missed
Community organizations and LGBTQ-serving nonprofits have an opportunity to educate on the benefits of participation in Census 2020 despite omission of a specific question about sexual orientation and gender identity.
May 16, 2019 12:30 pm
These 7 nonprofits, programs and city initiatives help residents access the internet for job searches
"People who struggle with digital literacy are less likely to own a computer or know how to use it as a tool in their job search," says Devren Washington of Media Mobilizing Project.
May 14, 2019 7:46 am
The Digital Literacy Alliance wants to lessen the digital divide in advance of Census 2020
This is the first census that will be conducted almost entirely online. Here's how the 19-organization coalition hopes to address the challenges that presents through its grantmaking.