Libraries
Stronger Together: Celebrating Digital Inclusion Week 2024
Cody Dorsey, Digital Equity Federal Program Officer
Digital Equity Webinar Series: Digital Equity Solutions for Tribal Nations
Tribal nations face unique challenges when seeking solutions to the digital equity gaps in their communities. This webinar will feature Tribal leaders discussing how they are using federal and other resources to create pathways to success for their residents.
If you would like to request an accommodation to participate in this webinar, please email your request to InternetForAll@ntia.gov by Thursday, October 17. A NTIA staff member will follow up with you shortly regarding your request.
Pioneers of Change at Universidad Ana G. Mendez, Carolina Campus
By: Shirley “Mel” Reyes Moret, Federal Program Officer, Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
Building Digital Programming to Support Second Chances
This April, the Biden-Harris Administration recognizes Second Chance Month as an opportunity to ensure that people returning to their communities from jail or prison have a fair shot at the American Dream.
Bilingual Digital Literacy Program Fosters Creativity
Interview is translated from Spanish
Ten-year-old Miguel Alvarez is putting his new digital literacy skills to an unexpected use: writing stories about his need for a brother.
“It is boring only having sisters,” Miguel, who has four sisters, explained.
Internet For All Webinar Series - Back to School: How Libraries and Schools are Partnering on Digital Equity for Students
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.