Forty three Near North District School Board schools will benefit with high-speed internet as part of a commitment to improve internet access at all publicly funded schools across the province.
Province wide it will affect over 250,000 students at approximately 850 schools.
See the list of schools here.
Indira Naidoo-Harris, Minister of Education, made the announcement yesterday morning about the next wave of schools in Ontario's broadband modernization program.
" I am pleased with the progress our government is making to provide students with safe and equitable access to broadband, no matter where they live," said Naidoo-Harris in a news release. "This second wave of funding brings us one step closer to our vision of an education system that provides all students in Ontario with the tools and resources to reach their full potential."
Students can participate in interactive lessons on topics such as coding or math through online learning platforms like Homework Help and mPower. Educators can also communicate with parents about their child's learning and progress.
