Libraries and schools often form partnerships to creatively address their local “homework gap,” or barriers that some students face to complete online schoolwork without reliable access to high-speed internet. This webinar will feature real world examples of how these community anchor institutions work together to provide students with access to hotspots and devices. It will also cover how they are empowering students with the knowledge and skills needed to complete online assignments, as well as the utilize the wealth of information and educational resources available on the internet.

Speakers:

• Larra Clark, Deputy Director, Public Library Association 
• Amanda Kordeliski, Board Member, American Association of School Librarians and Director of Libraries and Instructional Technology, Norman (Oklahoma) Public Schools
• Misty Hawkins, Director, Arkansas River Regional Library System
• Kevin Kelley, Associate Director of School Age Program and Services from the New York Public Library

Additional Resources:

• DigitalLearn Tools and Resources (in English and Spanish)
• Leaders Library Card Challenge
• Press Release - ALA, ATALM Applaud FCC Report and Order to Support Tribal, Small and Rural Library E-rate Applicants
• News Article - Nodaway County Grants ARPA Funds to Library
• Free Geek - a Portland, OR based organization that refurbishes locally donated technology and gives back to community at no or low cost
• Pioneer Library System Solar Benches Project -  Solar-powered, state-of-the-art benches in Norman, OK that allow individuals to charge devices, connect to Wi-Fi, and browse more than 100,000 eMaterials through the library’s collection
• Press Release - FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel Announces ‘Learn Without Limits’ Initiative