Don't let online education widen the digital divide
As a growing number of households gain access to the Web, bridging the digital divide, Gov. Jerry Brown has rightfully seen online education as a key strategy for delivering higher education opportunities to more students without the added costs, particularly in a state still struggling with debt.
The cost of financial aid to enable low-income students to attend residential colleges is substantial. The cost of denying them this option and restricting them to online learning options is even greater.