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(using computers for schoolwork is now very common in the united states.) using computers for schoolwork is now very common in the united states. (research shows that about 70% of teachers, from elementary to high school,) research shows that about 70% of teachers, from elementary to high school, (give homework that requires students to use the internet.) give homework that requires students to use the internet. (however, this is causing a problem for some families.) however, this is causing a problem for some families. (one government expert has named it the homework divide.) one government expert has named it the homework divide. (the problem is simple: some students can't use the internet in their home.) the problem is simple: some students can't use the internet in their home. (these families often don't have money for basic needs, such as food, rent, and electricity.) these families often don't have money for basic needs, such as food, rent, and electricity. (they say they can't afford extras such as internet access.) they say they can't afford extras such as internet access. (it is thought that this problem affects about five million families.) it is thought that this problem affects about five million families. (in some areas of the united states, about one third of school students can't use the internet at home.) in some areas of the united states, about one third of school students can't use the internet at home. (such children may have to go to public libraries or fast-food restaurants) such children may have to go to public libraries or fast-food restaurants (with free wi-fi to do their homework.) with free wi-fi to do their homework. (it takes them longer than their classmates to complete their assignments.) it takes them longer than their classmates to complete their assignments. (others simply give up and don't complete their homework.) others simply give up and don't complete their homework. (this affects their grades.) this affects their grades. (schools and cities are thinking of ways to help these students.) schools and cities are thinking of ways to help these students. (for example, in some areas of california and alabama, school buses have wi-fi.) for example, in some areas of california and alabama, school buses have wi-fi. (children can acccess the internet on the way to and from school.) children can acccess the internet on the way to and from school. (and on the national level, the u.s. government is considering a program) and on the national level, the u.s. government is considering a program (to provide internet access for families in need.) to provide internet access for families in need.