A recent survey reveals that 85% of students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) are experiencing difficulties accessing reliable internet at home. This issue is making it challenging for students to complete homework and keep up with online assignments. The survey, conducted by the nonprofit GPSN in partnership with Loyola Marymount University, highlights that only 15% of families report having no connectivity issues, a significant drop from previous years.
The lack of reliable internet is widening the education gap in Los Angeles as more coursework moves online. Students face the risk of falling behind due to outages caused by infrastructure problems or safety-related utility shutdowns. Beyond those affected by the January wildfires, many neighborhoods across Los Angeles experience occasional internet outages, which can result from provider failures or utility shutdowns.
Reflecting growing frustration, nearly half of LAUSD families now believe the district should provide free home internet to students. This demand has increased by 7% since last year. Despite multiple requests for comment, LAUSD has not responded to the survey’s findings. As the need for reliable internet access becomes more urgent, families continue to advocate for solutions to ensure students can succeed in their education.
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