The Affordable Connectivity Program Kept Them Online. What Now?
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is crucial to bridge the digital divide and ensure access to essential services for many individuals. [ more ]
First Tech Fund announces open period for student fellowship * Brooklyn Paper
The First Tech Fund, a non-profit organization which aims to close the digital divide for low income students in New York City, has announced the open application period for its free fellowship program.The fellowship is open to high school students residing in NYC and is a year-long program which supports the fellows by providing technical tools and mentorship to help students achieve success and access to higher education.
FIRST ON amNY | Over 100,000 NYCHA households have signed up for city's free broadband and cable program | amNewYork
More than 100,000 households have signed up for a city program that offers public housing residents free internet and basic cable, Mayor Eric Adams' office is set to announce Monday.City Hall is taking a victory lap since more than 220,500 New York City Housing Authority residents equating to over 100,000 households across 202 developments have enrolled in the program, known as Big Apple Connect, since it was launched last fall.
Most deprived areas being left in broadband slow lane, says LGA
Deprived areas of England have less access to the fastest broadband despite relying more heavily on internet usage, a new report has found.The Local Government Association is calling for a digital exclusion minister to be appointed, in order to come up with a new strategy to close a gap which it said has left some areas in the broadband slow lane.
Ending the Scourge of Redlining in Broadband Access: 2022 in Review
EFF's first ask for the incoming Biden Administration on broadband policy was to ban digital redlining by regulating broadband as a public good instead of a private luxury.EFF has extensively researched the state of fiber broadband infrastructure in the United States for years.We've identified a disturbing trend in low-income access: the systemic underinvestment in their networks.
This Thanksgiving, as we reflect on family, friends, food and the joy and necessity of communal congregation, I want to take a moment to say thank you for some of the most meaningful time I've spent in my life, time alone in quiet space: my time in libraries.In an era of increased book banning, library defunding and even bomb threats, it seems that now more than ever I ought to make clear how valuable and central libraries have been to my life and success.
San Jose school measures sweeping to victory - San Jose Spotlight
Santa Clara County voters appear to have delivered a big victory to local school districts this election, with all five education measures leading by decisive margins.The four bond measures and one parcel tax renewal are expected to provide millions of dollars for five local school districts to improve classroom space and address ongoing staff shortages, the digital divide and pandemic learning loss.
Virgin Media O2 brings data foodbank' to the high street to boost access
Virgin Media O2 is to offer access to national mobile data foodbank from inside some of its high street stores for the first time.The company has confirmed that 10 O2 stores across the UK will offer direct access to the National Databank for those eligible, and they will be able to receive 20GB of free O2 mobile data a month for up to six months.
Wells Fargo teams up with Dallas megachurch to build "inclusive communities"
Wells Fargo and T.D. Jakes Group announced a 10-year partnership aimed at "revitalizing neighborhoods" and creating long-term change in communities most in need.The announcement comes a year after Bloomberg reported that only 47% of Black homeowners who completed a refinance application with Wells Fargo in 2020 were approved, compared with 72% of white homeowners.
Santa Clara County education candidates prioritize equity learning - San Jose Spotlight
Candidates vying for seats on the Santa Clara County Board of Education shared their priorities Thursday with a packed house.More than 500 students, parents and elected officials turned out for a candidate forum hosted by nonprofit Rocketship Public Schools, a charter school system within the county.
UNICEF: Digital divide hits women harder in poor countries
A new report has raised concerns over the disparity in internet access between women and men in low-income countries.Nine out of 10 young women and teenage girls in the world's poorest countries have no access to the internet, a UNICEF report published on Wednesday says.The wide disparity in internet access poses a serious risk that women will be left behind economically in an increasingly digitally connected world, the report from UNICEF stated.
When Bert and Ernie made their public television debut 50 years ago, the puppets and the rest of the Sesame Street crew proved revolutionary.After watching the show, preschoolers had larger vocabularies than their peers and did better in school across income levels, according to a sizeable body of research on the program.
Lawmakers ask Google to stop collecting location data before reversal of abortion rights | Engadget
Senator Ron Wyden and 41 other Democratic lawmakers are urging Google to stop collecting and keeping location data that could be used against people who've had or are seeking abortions.
Analysis | How Elon Musk Sparked a Race to Send Satellites into 'LEO'
Close to 3 billion people have never used the internet, and billionaires Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are on a mission that could narrow the digital divide.
Analysis | How Elon Musk Sparked a Race to Send Satellites into 'LEO'
Close to 3 billion people have never used the internet, and billionaires Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are on a mission that could narrow the digital divide.
Editorial: California's love affair with fiber threatens efforts to bridge digital divide
California aims to bridge the digital divide with high-speed internet access using a mix of fiber optics and alternative technologies for cost-effectiveness. [ more ]
Embedding AI into education will personalize learning
AI can revolutionize education by providing personalized learning pathways attuned to individual needs, bridging the digital divide and empowering all students. [ more ]
Schools unprepared for impact of ChatGPT on learning, teachers say
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email More than half of computing teachers think schools are unprepared for the impact that generative AI chatbot ChatGPT could have on learning, research has found.However, computing teachers want support to harness its potential rather than banning it, according to the industry body for IT.
New sculpture, 'Something Borrowed, Something Blue,' celebrates 125 years of service at the Brooklyn Public Library * Brooklyn Paper
A new hanging sculpture by artist Jean Shin has been unveiled at the Brooklyn Heights Library, celebrating more than 125 years of the Brooklyn Public Library and serving as a final addition to the brand-new branch.The sculpture, titled "Something Borrowed, Something Blue," is made of denim and recycled tech donated by patrons and librarians and resembles an inverted tree with its roots clinging to the ceiling and branches hanging down below.
New Sculpture Unveiled at Brooklyn Heights Library
A new hanging sculpture by artist Jean Shin has been unveiled at the Brooklyn Heights Library, celebrating more than 125 years of the Brooklyn Public Library and serving as a final addition to the brand-new branch.The sculpture, titled " Something Borrowed, Something Blue," is made of denim and recycled tech donated by patrons and librarians and resembles an inverted tree with its roots clinging to the ceiling and branches hanging down below.