The Digital Divide Network

I read the article, "Real-World Research: How do Low-Income Parents Support Their Children’s Educational Development?" by Kallen Tsikalas and Elisabeth Stock. I thought this article was great. It shows how technology can benefit low-income children and their parents by getting both parties more involved with school.
Computers for Youth is a organization that works with middle schools to help place computers in low-income homes. They have helped nearly 5,000 families own computers. Their program has helped increase parent involvement and improved teaching practices. They also provide the families with computer learning classes to further their learning.
The article was great because it sited examples of how Computers for Youth has helped so many families. One mother told her stepson that instead of playing games, she wanted him to use the computer. By doing that he became interested in research and began gather information about China. He stated that he learned things about China that he didn't know.