The global pandemic has shown how vital connectivity is to successful learning. But connectivity alone is not enough to keep students engaged in learning, especially in a remote or hybrid setting. High quality educational tools that supplement and enrich classroom lessons can help students stay engaged and excited about learning. That’s why in its seventh year, the AT&T Aspire Accelerator program has identified eight ed-tech startups working to address the root causes of the digital divide and homework gap with innovative online solutions in the areas of literacy, STEM and social emotional learning (SEL).