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Article: New York program gives kids computers to take home. (News connection: up-to-date and usable education information from schools, government, business, research and professional organizations).
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- January 1, 2002
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When Elisabeth Stock started the non-profit organization Computers for Youth, based in New York City, she wanted to do a few things differently than other technology charities. For starters, her emphasis is on getting computers into kids' homes. Computer access in schools and libraries--while necessary--isn't sufficient, she argues. The best way to close the digital divide is to give kids access to technology at school and at home.
She bases her approach on previous work experience. She spent a year at the White House, working for the Computers for Learning program where she helped distribute surplus computers to schools.
While a worthy effort, Stock ...