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17 million

The number of children -- of which nearly half live in low-income households -- that do not have broadband at home, according to a recent survey conducted by the national nonprofit Connected Nation.

The number of children -- of which nearly half live in low-income households -- that do not have broadband at home, according to a recent survey conducted by the national nonprofit Connected Nation.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.