USC Annenberg Research Network on International Communication

This report examines the ability of K-12 students in California to engage in distance learning based on the availability of an internet-connected computer at home.

As schools across the country transition to distance learning due to the COVID-19 crisis, a new Connected Communities and Inclusive Growth (CCIG) report documents the extent of the distance learning gap in Los Angeles County. The distance learning gap refers to the gap between students living in households with high-speed Internet and a desktop or laptop computer, and those without these essential resources for effective distance learning. Among the key findings are: