💼 New! As ‘Back to School’ is front of mind for many across the world, it was an absolute pleasure for Sally to spend time with Dr. Kiesha King, Natl Head of Education Strategy, T-Mobile for Education – especially discussing action on areas so close to heart: Bridging the Digital Divide 👩💻👨💻🎒
💡And why does this matter so much? Putting this into context UN approved research finds that today in 2024 still: 2.2 billion – or 2 in 3 children and young people aged 25 years or less – still do not have internet access at home - but there is progress happening and there is more we can do – for us this takes an innovation intersection: across education, telecommunications, and technology!
In this special, we cover:
🌟Key efforts to bridge the #digitaldivide, particularly in rural areas, and the role of connectivity in modern education. This includes the criticality of collaboration between educators, technology companies & government to build sustainable digital equity programs
🌟We highlight specific initiatives such as T-Mobile’s $10.7 billion Project 10Million: Providing free internet access to underserved student households to close the homework gap and the E-rate program which provides discounts to help schools and libraries obtain affordable internet access – including School Bus Wi-Fi, Hot-Spot Checkout Programs and Cybersecurity Funding
🌟We also explore the role of emerging technologies, such as AI and VR, in empowering students and preparing them for the future workforce. The partnership between T-Mobile and Prisms VR is a great example, delivering 5G-enabled interactive STEM lessons to bridge learning opportunity gaps
🔸 Our conversation concludes with a focus on the broader impact of digital inclusion, including its potential to drive economic growth and sustainability. All students regardless of their socioeconomic status have access to the digital tools and high-quality education imperative for success in the 21st century, and we look forward to sharing more on this critical topic soon.
🗨️ Thanks for Watching! And all feedback is welcome 🗨️
💡To find out more, please explore the link below :
🖊️Education Report: 🔗 https://t-mo.co/3Ha98gF ⬅️
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Warmest wishes, Sally and Dr. Kiesha
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