What is the digital divide? The digital divide is a term that is used to describe the gap between groups with regular, effective access to digital and information technology, and those without this access. Research on the digital divide has shown that: Only 37% of students from families with incomes less than $20,000 use computers at home. Children living in families with incomes of $35,000 or more are more likely to use the technologies than children living in families with incomes below $20,000. Only 17% of students with least educated parents (less than a high-school degree) are connected to the internet, compared to 63% of students with the most-educated parents (graduate degree). In Sarasota County, 31.4% of students are eligible for free and reduced lunch. Essentialy, one-third of Sarasota County students are from low-income households.  Thus, the Texcellence program is filling a need within our community, to ensure that regardless of income or parental education, all students will have access to technology, both in their schools and homes.