Amanda Sullivan, Birkmaier Education Leadership Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology’s school psychology program, was recently quoted in the Star Tribune article, “Underserved Minneapolis youths get job skills at Best Buy Teen Tech Center.”
Sullivan—who researches education disparities among students from diverse backgrounds—explained to the Star Tribune why access to technology in schools is crucial to student success.
“A lot of people have these pictures in their heads of schools being very wired and that students are using tablets and new technologies in their classrooms, but it’s not the reality for a lot of students,” Sullivan said. “Career and employment options are changing, so this kind of access is critical to learning, engagement and advancement of individuals and communities.”
