April 26 was an unusual day in California. The Internet For All Now Act, a bipartisan bill that will close the Digital Divide in California, sailed through its first committee hearing with a 12-0 vote — thanks to Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia of the Imperial Valley. [...]
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Citing the fact that Adelanto is an underserved area and in need of improved internet speeds and affordability to close the Digital Divide, the Great Harvest Community Center (GHCC) from San Bernardino has partnered with the City of Adelanto to raise community awareness about low-cost [...]
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Despite being home to Silicon Valley, California has many people who are underserved when it comes to broadband, according to the authors of a bill (AB 1665) that would use California Advanced Services Fund money to deliver broadband to the large swaths of the state [...]
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"It's still difficult for a student to do their homework on a smartphone. It's difficult to get workforce skills if you're an adult, using a smartphone only," McPeak said. Without connectivity, people cannot access government services and town economies cannot compete. Low-performing schools, which are [...]
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These facts are a sobering reminder that the quest to close the digital divide has to be an integral part of a deeper commitment by policymakers and regulators to tackle poverty and empower all Californians. That is why the California Emerging Technology Fund and a [...]
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Disillusionment with government stems from the reality that government does not work well enough for most people. There's too small a "return on investment" for taxpayers and too little improvement for those dependent on government assistance to get ahead and become more self-sufficient. Government reform [...]
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Communicating with teachers just got easier for parents and families of 140 Stevenson Middle School sixth and seventh graders thanks to an innovative program focused on helping low-performing middle schools with the integration of effective technology into the curriculum, the school announced this week. School2Home [...]
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Part of UCR’s School of Public Policy, the Center for Broadband Policy and Digital Literacy will tackle digital inclusion issues occurring in the inland area and assist the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) by expanding broadband policy research in the state. Read More>>>
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A major commitment from AT&T will bolster the ConnectHome initiative's drive to close the digital divide for low-income families through a low-cost broadband program. Access from AT&T, a public-private effort, will help connect families living in public housing projects to low-cost Internet service. U.S. Department [...]
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