Title

GWU Alumnus Leads the way as S.C. School System Bridges Homework Gap

Authors

Office of University Communications

Files

Description

Researchers estimate that seven out of 10 homework assignments require use of the Internet, which is not accessible to every student. Educators refer to this dilemma as the homework gap. Gardner-Webb University Alumnus Dr. Mike Cory, principal of Richard H. Gettys Middle School in Easley, S.C., led the way when leaders in his school district of Pickens County, S.C., started working to bridge the gap.

WGWG: Dr. Mike Cory discusses how his school is tackling the digital divide

Publication Date

7-18-2017

Publisher

Gardner-Webb University

City

Boiling Springs

Keywords

AT&T, Bring Your Own Device Project, broadband access, Connected Nation, Digital Divide, Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, Dr. Mike Cory, Homework Gap, Samsung, School District of Pickens County (S.C.), School of Education, State Educational Technology Directors Association, WGWG.org

Recommended Citation

Office of University Communications, "GWU Alumnus Leads the way as S.C. School System Bridges Homework Gap" (2017). Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive. 586.
https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-newscenter-archive/586