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Giving students access to internet – at no charge More than 28,500 students who live
in Hamilton County now have internet
access at home so they can complete their
schoolwork remotely.
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Making sure every student in Chattanooga, Tennessee, has internet access became more important than ever when the COVID-19 global pandemic swept through the area, forcing many children to complete their schoolwork at home for safety. Students who were living in economically challenged house-
holds were left unable to engage with or complete their schoolwork, since many lacked a reliable computer and internet connection. This was especially difficult since many classrooms require on-camera video conferencing to carry out socially-distant schooling, an online activity known for using up lots of bandwidth.
