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Thousands of Michigan students will get free WiFi hotspots and internet for remote learning
Updated Apr 11, 2021;
Posted Apr 11, 2021
Thousands of Michigan students will receive free Wi-Fi hotspots and internet access to help with learning from home thanks to a donation by AT&T and nonprofit Connected Nation. (MLive file photo)
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KENT COUNTY, MI - Kevin Polston has seen firsthand the digital divide in K-12 education that was exposed by the coronavirus pandemic in Michigan and across the country.
As superintendent of Godfrey-Lee Public Schools – a district where 95% of students come from economically disadvantaged families, and 6% of families are homeless – Polston knows access to reliable internet is not a guarantee for all Michigan students, particularly in urban and rural communities.
In total, 35,000 hotspots will be given to programs that help at-risk students across the country. Author: 13 ON YOUR SIDE Staff Published: 1:30 PM EDT April 5, 2021 Updated: 1:30 PM EDT April 5, 2021
LANSING, Mich Connected Nation Michigan announced Monday that 13 schools and nonprofits across the state will soon receive mobile hotspots and internet connectivity to serve more than 4,100 at-risk students.
The recipients are part of the more than 100 organizations and school districts that will benefit from a $10 million commitment by AT&T first announced last year to provide free internet subscriptions and wireless hotspots to 35,000 vulnerable students across the country.
“What makes this program so critical is that it seeks to help students who have been disproportionately disconnected from formal learning opportunities due to COVID-19,” said Tom Ferree, Chairman & CEO, Connected Nation.
Virtual Santa visits
TRAVERSE CITY Grand Traverse Mall offers virtual visits with Santa daily through the New Year. Families can see Santa, listen to a story by him or Mrs. Claus and watch a personalized message from Santa to the children. Prices vary. Tickets are available through jinglering.com.
Homebuyer workshops
TRAVERSE CITY Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency offers Virtual Homebuyer Education courses. Learn how to identify scams, improve credit scores and how to buy a home. People can take the class in one or two parts. Registration: nmcaa.net.
Red Kettle program results
TRAVERSE CITY â The Salvation Army recently announced the Red Kettle Matching Monday campaign collected $41,908.28 from community members. The total, with a $30,000 match, amounts to $71,908.28 for local programs and services. The organization aimed to raise at least $30,000 during this yearâs holiday program.