Because this media will become part of our daily lives, those without access will most likely fall behind in education, leading to less competitiveness in the job market. The Clinton administration is making an effort to get schools and libraries connected the information superhighway because the number of children who don't have access to this technology is growing. Access to the information superhighway would allow children to experience people and places outside of their every day communities. Plugged In, for example allows children from underserved communities access to the Internet and the tools to produce their own art and display it for others. By allowing access to the Internet, children also take advantage of networks that foster an on-line community.
Minority Leaders move to take off in Cyberspace.
The Boston Sunday Globe . Minority leaders are addressing the issue of how to bring technology into their own communities. Some are providing workshops and classes to inform people how to obtain hardware as well as how to connect to the Internet and send e-mail. Class members also think about issues of getting connected and joining an on-line community. Technology can be used to help build communities by transferring the needed information virtually in no time.