Internet penetration has now reached 73% for all American adults. Internet users note big improvements in their ability to shop and the way they pursue hobbies and personal interests online.
The internet helps maintain people’s social networks, and connects them to members of their social network when they need help. 60 million Americans have turned to the internet for help with major life decisions.
National survey data is compared to an online survey of one Virginia county’s public school email list to dig deeper into our understanding of the internet’s impact on education, teens, and local government.