MILWAUKEE (September 6, 2022) — On Sept. 8, four MPS middle schools will join Verizon Innovative Learning, Verizon’s award-winning education initiative which addresses barriers to digital inclusion and helps drive equity within education for some of the most vulnerable populations across the country. In partnership with Digital Promise, the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program provides free technology devices, internet access and innovative STEM learning programs to help give under-resourced students the technology, education and opportunity they deserve. Being part of the program will keep students connected, helping to facilitate learning wherever it’s taking place.
Powered by a next-gen, technology-infused education model, the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program also equips each school with a technology coach and provides professional development for teachers to effectively integrate technology into the classroom. Teachers in the program have reported that the initiative allows for more individualized instruction, helps them explore new ways of teaching, and elevates student engagement.
Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes (ALBA), Hamlin Garland School, Lancaster School and Ralph H. Metcalfe School are among 50 new schools joining Verizon Innovative Learning Schools for the 2022-23 school year, equipping nearly 30,000 new students with technology resources and bringing the program’s impact to 561 schools nationwide. These four schools join nine other MPS schools already participating in Verizon Innovative Learning.
“So many students across the nation lack the access to technology and other resources needed to be successful in today’s digital world,” said Steven Shaw, Community Engagement Director, Verizon. “On behalf of Verizon, we are excited to continue our partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools to develop the skills, knowledge and capabilities for a more promising future.” To celebrate MPS’s participation in the program, a kick-off event at ALBA will feature students receiving their own devices as well as demonstrations by teachers and students on how this technology will be used in classrooms this year. Parents will also have an opportunity to learn about the Chromebooks.
WHEN:
Thursday, Sept. 8 | 4:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes
1712 S 32nd Street,
Milwaukee, WI 53215
WHO:
School and district officials and a Verizon representative will be available for comment.
