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Meaningful access to technology is one of many factors that separate the haves and the have nots in achieving a high-quality public education. When dealing with existing inequities due to inadequate funding of public education, an international health crisis that limits a school district's capacity to engage in traditional learning exacerbates the already widening digital divide. Through the dynamic speakers, this CLE will: (i) define digital inequities as it applies to public education, (ii) discuss how the FCC's E-Rate program may be one tool in addressing concerns related to broadband internet access, and (iii) highlight Cox Communication's Connect2Compete program as an example of how internet providers throughout the country can work with school districts and local governments to help close the digital divide for public school scholars.