New York Times  

Researchers are finding little educational benefit to students in low-income households having computers at home and, in some cases, are finding a decrease in students’ academic performance. A study by Duke University professors found that math performance declined among middle-school students — primarily from low-income areas — after broadband service was installed. Another study, conducted in Texas, showed mixed results when students were “immersed” in computers and other technology, including a decline in some students’ writing scores.

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