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Yesterday's conversation in the Verizon Tech Access Lounge at #ALC53 centered on digital equity in schools. Tony Lewis opened the event with a fireside chat with U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott, who talked about his work in Congress to address achievement gaps so every student can succeed. We also had a dynamic discussion led by Michele Cober, Esq. that explored how technology is transforming education, not only for students but also for educators. Some key takeaways: ?? Technology in the classroom has the power to unlock endless opportunities for students. ?? Technology gives teachers the ability to meet students where they are and helps make teaching more effective. ?? Adding technology to the classroom is more than just giving the student a shiny object. Verizon Innovative Learning provides connectivity, curriculum, and training for students and teachers to have a holistic and purposeful connection to technology. Thank you to our panelists for sharing your insights and expertise: ? Monique M. Chism Ph.D, Under Secretary of Education, Smithsonian Institution ? Joe Paul, Founder and CEO, OptimaNova AI ? Dr. Ivory Toldson, Professor, Howard University ? Dr. Nicol Turner Lee, Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution ? D'Andre Weaver, Ph.D, Chief Digital Equity Officer, Digital Promise And, thank you to Alex Servello for sharing how Verizon is fulfilling the promise of a digital future through Verizon Innovative Learning. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eQcqHRx #DigitalEquity #Education #BackToSchool #VerizonInnovativeLearning

The Verizon Tech Access Lounge at #ALC53 is open! Thank you to Nicole Austin-Hillery (w) for stopping by to mark the grand opening. We have great programming lined up over the next couple of days on technology x education. If you're at #ALC53, stop by the Lounge (Room 204 A/B) for: ?Digital Equity in Schools: The Power of Technology to Transform Education Tomorrow/Thursday, September 12 @ 1:00 pm ?Verizon Innovative Learning: Preparing Students for Jobs of the Future Friday, September 13 @ 11:00 am See you there! #VerizonInnovativeLearning #Education #CBCF

Today, we honor and remember all those we lost on 9/11, including V Teamers Donna Bowen, Derrick Washington & Leonard White. To honor their memory, we encourage all to participate in kind acts and service. V Team, you can find acts of service on the Volunteer Portal: volunteer.verizon.com

??Will you be at #ALC53 in a few days? If so, put us on your calendar. We'll be back at the Tech Access Lounge (Room 204 A/B) and have three days of programming lined up. Keep an eye on Verizon Policy and Michele Cober, Esq. for more info and recaps. Today, we're spotlighting a discussion we're excited to host on Thurs @ 1 pm on Digital Equity in Schools: The Power of Technology to Transform Education. Learn more below ?????? #DigitalEquity #Education #Innovation

We're looking forward to diving into the power of technology for education innovation at #ALC53. Take a look below to see what we're covering and when with a fantastic slate of speakers. If you're going to #ALC53, we hope to see you in the Verizon Tech Access Lounge to recharge, refresh, and learn.

#ALC53 is one week away! If you're going, join us for the grand opening of the Verizon Tech Access Lounge. We'll hear from Congressional Black Caucus Foundation leaders as well as Verizon's Ryan T. Higgins, who will talk about Verizon's education initiatives as we kick off three days of programming on technology x education. Stay tuned for more and remember to stop by to recharge and refresh while at #ALC53.

CBCF #ALC53 is right around the corner. We're excited to be back to power the Tech Access Lounge. If you're attending the conference, plan to stop by to recharge and refresh. Follow us @Verizon Policy to learn more about this year's programming. Spoiler Alert: It's #BackToSchool season, and we'll be talking about #education.?

Last week, I attended?The White House?and?U.S. Department of Education Summit?on?Digital Equity, Inclusion, and Emerging Technology. The event was part of a?collaboration with our partner?Digital Promise, a?global non-profit shaping the future of learning and equitable education using technology. The day was filled with engaging conversations about bridging the digital learning gap. Key takeaways: 1?? Professional development?is critical for integrating technology into teaching. 2?? Technology?should be an integral part of teaching, not an add-on. 3?? Students thrive?when they create technology - not just consume it. ?? Teachers are digital equity champions, transforming classrooms with technology. Kudos to?Jean-Claude Brizard, CEO of?Digital Promise, for leading the way and for our long-time partnership through Verizon Innovative Learning! Together, we empower teachers to meet every child’s unique needs.

V Teamers gave NAF high school students a front-row seat to life as a network engineer at Verizon’s Basking Ridge HQ! From 5G tech to career advice, students got an inside look and asked all the big questions. NAF takes students beyond what traditional high schools offer by providing access to the tools that will help them navigate and build skills for what’s next, whether that’s college, a career, or another pathway. Charles Beltran, "Ram" Sankaran Ramanathan, Nimesh Patel, Elisa Gagliardo, MS #naf #students #learning