Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Guilford County Schools are closed until May 15, 2020. To keep students engaged in learning, the district is providing educator-approved lessons, assignments, videos and other digital resources online and is asking students and their families to log in to learn.
But an undeniable technology gap exists.
- 65.7% of GCS students are in poverty and don’t have a laptop or tablet at home.
- 14.2% of Guilford County households lack internet connectivity.
GEA has teamed up with local nonprofit Technology for the Future to help fill the gap. Technology for the Future offered a challenge grant of up to $700,000 to bring the cost of reconditioned laptops to $70.00 each. GEA is now raising money to enable to purchase of up to 10,000 laptops. The first 1000 laptops were distributed on March 23 across the district.
You can help during this time of crisis.
Make a donation today to help ensure that every child in Guilford County has access to learning and can stay connected.
