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TESTIMONY

Natasha Quiroga on Remote Learning Challenges and the Digital Divide During the Pandemic

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    Natasha Quiroga details the exacerbation of educational inequities through remote learning and the digital divide, emphasizing its impact on New York City's vulnerable student populations.

    • Quiroga highlights how InsideSchools has been a vital resource for families navigating K-12 education, including the transition to online learning during the pandemic.
    • She presents data indicating that low-income students of color experienced significantly greater learning losses compared to their white peers post-pandemic.
    • Quiroga discusses the persistent issues of internet and device access, particularly for newly arrived migrant families and those living in temporary housing.
    • The testimony stresses the need for increased funding and support for schools, shelter-based staff, and culturally responsive Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to improve remote learning experiences.
    • Quiroga calls for the Department of Education to develop and share a comprehensive plan to support vulnerable families in future remote learning scenarios.