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Kids with a desk and a quiet place to study do better in school, data shows

  • Written by David Rutkowski, Associate Professor of Education Policy, Indiana University
imageSeventeen percent of students around the world lack a desk at home. Mayur Kakade/Getty Images

Ask what students need to learn at home, and the answer often involves access to Wi-Fi or a digital device. For example, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 sets aside US$7.1 billion to support access to high-speed internet for schools and libraries.

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