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AT&T Commitment to Help Close the Digital Divide Increases to $5 Billion

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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With millions in the United States still lacking internet, isolating them from digital literacy skills and a pathway to economic opportunity, AT&T* announced today it is committing an additional $3 billion by 2030 to help close the digital divide, bringing the company's total commitment to $5 billion since 2021.

Key Points: 
  • With millions in the United States still lacking internet, isolating them from digital literacy skills and a pathway to economic opportunity, AT&T* announced today it is committing an additional $3 billion by 2030 to help close the digital divide, bringing the company's total commitment to $5 billion since 2021.
  • Working to close the digital divide is the linchpin of AT&T's mission to leave no one behind when it comes to online opportunity.
  • This commitment is a pillar of the work the company does to help build this country's digital infrastructure.
  • The company's additional $3 billion commitment will address the main barriers to connectivity – affordability and adoption – for those who need it most.

Connected Nation celebrates Digital Inclusion Week by launching a teen-led digital literacy program in collaboration with AT&T

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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The program is part of AT&T's national digital literacy initiative to help narrow the Digital Divide.

Key Points: 
  • The program is part of AT&T's national digital literacy initiative to help narrow the Digital Divide.
  • With the help of an adult mentor, teens will leadtheir own in-person and virtual digital literacy training projects in their communities.
  • "We are thrilled to continue our collaboration with AT&T in such a unique way," said Emily Jordan, Vice President of Education Initiatives for Connected Nation.
  • The Teens Teach Tech powered by AT&T program is ready to launch, and Connected Nation encourages any group interested in learning more to visit: https://connectednation.org/teensteachtech/ ,
    About Connected Nation: Connected Nation celebrated 20 years of service in 2021.

Common Sense Education Releases New Resources To Make Back-to-School a Little Easier for Educators

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Common Sense Education, creators of the award-winning, K–12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum, has developed a one-stop destination with essential new templates, tools, and resources designed to help make the back-to-school transition a little easier for educators and to better address the opportunities and challenges school communities face today and in the future.

Key Points: 
  • Students and their families will learn tips and strategies on using media and technology safely and responsibly in fun and engaging ways.
  • The videos focus on helping students learn key digital citizenship skills, from managing digital habits and navigating online relationships to dealing with digital drama and avoiding internet scams.
  • "But not all students have access to digital citizenship education at home or at their schools -- especially students and families affected by the digital divide.
  • "The Public Library Association is committed to helping students learn digital citizenship skills," said PLA President Maria McCauley.

Los Angeles Unified and AT&T Deliver High-Speed Internet to Students' Homes to Bridge the Digital Divide

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- What's the news? Los Angeles Unified School District and AT&T* are providing high-speed broadband to students' homes at no cost to their families. As we reimagine the future of education, connectivity is the new pen and paper. And through this joint effort, more students and households in Los Angeles will have the reliable internet needed to fully participate in education and digital life.

Key Points: 
  • Los Angeles Unified School District and AT&T* are providing high-speed broadband to students' homes at no cost to their families.
  • And through this joint effort, more students and households in Los Angeles will have the reliable internet needed to fully participate in education and digital life.
  • This is an investment in high-speed internet to build a better future for Los Angeles Unified students and their families.
  • In February, Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalhoannounced his 100-Day Plan to expand high-quality academic opportunities at Los Angeles Unified.

AT&T Expands Efforts to Bridge the Digital Divide in Communities Across the Nation

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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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This expansion follows the announcement of the AT&T Connected Learning program in April, which is part of our three year $2 billion commitment to bridge the digital divide through efforts that promote broadband affordability, accessibility and adoption.

Key Points: 
  • This expansion follows the announcement of the AT&T Connected Learning program in April, which is part of our three year $2 billion commitment to bridge the digital divide through efforts that promote broadband affordability, accessibility and adoption.
  • Millions of students struggle with virtual learning, because of poor internet connections at home, lack of laptops or other devices, and poor digital literacy skills.
  • These gaps have been magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic that has forced millions of families to attend school and work remotely.
  • Together, we're investing the resources necessary to deliver the vital training and infrastructure needed to help bridge the digital divide for underserved communities across the country."

OCLC, PLA report offers strategies for public libraries to respond to the opioid crisis

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
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DUBLIN, Ohio, Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- OCLC and the Public Library Association (PLA) today issued Call to Action: Public Libraries and the Opioid Crisis , a report that offers tested strategies to consider as libraries determine local responses to the nationwide public health emergency.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Ohio, Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- OCLC and the Public Library Association (PLA) today issued Call to Action: Public Libraries and the Opioid Crisis , a report that offers tested strategies to consider as libraries determine local responses to the nationwide public health emergency.
  • The call to action encourages public libraries to:
    Even in communities where the overdose rate isn't high, the issues connected to opioids can be challenging.
  • The Public Library Association ( PLA ) is the largest association dedicated to supporting the unique and evolving needs of public library professionals.
  • PLA offers professional development opportunities, unique public library initiatives, and a conference that welcomes public library staff into meaningful partnership.

Gale Launches New Online Learning Platform for Public Libraries

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
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Our mission for public libraries is to expand their role within the communities they serve by supporting their commitment to lifelong learning and workforce development," said Paul Gazzolo, senior vice president and general manager at Gale.

Key Points: 
  • Our mission for public libraries is to expand their role within the communities they serve by supporting their commitment to lifelong learning and workforce development," said Paul Gazzolo, senior vice president and general manager at Gale.
  • "Gale Presents: Udemy helps achieve this by providing self-paced, personalized learning opportunities that help libraries transform lives."
  • Gale will showcase Gale Presents: Udemy at the Public Library Association (PLA) Conference, February 26-28 in Nashville, TN at Gale booth #712.
  • Gale, a Cengage company, provides libraries with original and curated content, as well as modern research tools and technology that are crucial in connecting libraries to learning, and learners to libraries.

OverDrive Unveils Vision 2030 Blueprint for the Next Decade

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As the nation's public librarians gather for the Public Library Association (PLA) Conference in Nashville, OverDrive announced its "Vision 2030."

Key Points: 
  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As the nation's public librarians gather for the Public Library Association (PLA) Conference in Nashville, OverDrive announced its "Vision 2030."
  • In the OverDrive Booth #823 at the PLA Conference, OverDrive will provide detail on Vision 2030 and the key components designed to target 100 million new readers.
  • To learn more about Vision 2030 and these user acquisition initiatives, visit the OverDrive booth #823 at PLA Conference and company.overdrive.com/ .
  • Founded in 1986, OverDrive is based in Cleveland, Ohio USA and was named a Certified B Corp in 2017. www.overdrive.com

Winners of National Short Fiction Contest Announced

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Thursday, December 13, 2018
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CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Six outstanding writers are being recognized for their entries in the Public Library Association's (PLA) National Short Fiction Contest .

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Six outstanding writers are being recognized for their entries in the Public Library Association's (PLA) National Short Fiction Contest .
  • All three juried winners will also be given the opportunity to have their stories published in Short dition's Short Story Dispensers ATM-like kiosks that print short stories in a range of genresaround the world.
  • Through FCCC, PLA and Short dition supported four libraries in Knight Foundation communities to bring short stories to unexpected places via the Short Story Dispenser .
  • Short dition's aim is to adapt literature to the modern world by combining short fiction, community and technology.