The Right to Repair could help address a critical shortage in school computers

Buying a refurbished computer can save money and cut waste. It might also be a key strategy in addressing the digital divide

In many places across the United States, school has begun, with much of that schooling actually remote learning. We’ve found out we have a big problem: There are not enough computers for every student stuck at home because of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to an AP investigation, America is some 5 million laptops short of what we need.

Whether or not you or your child can access a computer and the internet could mean the difference between getting an education this fall, or not. The stakes have perhaps never been higher for equitable computer access in the U.S. But thanks to disruptions in the supply chain, even though schools and businesses have ordered new computers, they aren’t showing up.

https://uspirg.org/blogs/blog/usp/right-repair-could-help-address-critical-shortage-school-computers

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