For many people living in rural or tribal communities, accessing the internet is not easy. Almost 28 percent of people on tribal lands lack high-speed internet--compared to less than two percent of Americans in urban areas, according to the FCC. Cronkite News brings us the story. In the sprawling landscapes of a rural community, aspirations can feel like a distant mirage. This next story turns that idea on its head. Kim Etsitty, a Navajo Pine High School biology, and physics teacher has been selected by Ocean Exploration Trust as a 2024 Science Communication Fellow. ICT's Daniel Herrera has the story. A standout basketball player from Pine Ridge, South Dakota, is taking on a new and unconventional challenge. Ruth Dreamer is the boys' basketball coach for the Oelrichs Tigers. Our partners at SDPB Nate Wek and Jonathan Rouse have the story.
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