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Net Literacy Supports Connect to Compete’s 2015-2016 Indianapolis Launch with a Safety Awareness Campaign and Free Computers

Posted on August 12, 2015February 12, 2019 by Daniel Kent

Net Literacy starts the 2015-2016 school year by helping increase access to technology in areas within Indianapolis where more than 85% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunches. Says Net Literacy’s Daniel Kent, “Our friends at Bright House Networks are launching Connect to Compete (C2C) in Indianapolis, and this initiative provides affordable broadband … Read More » “Net Literacy Supports Connect to Compete’s 2015-2016 Indianapolis Launch with a Safety Awareness Campaign and Free Computers”

Net Literacy Attends Broadband for America Briefing

Posted on August 2, 2011February 12, 2019 by Daniel Kent

Daniel Kent attended Broadband for America annual membership conference in Washington demonstrating Net Literacy’s continuing support for increasing broadband adoption and digital literacy throughout the United States. Daniel serves as a member of Broadband for America’s Digital Inclusion Committee. For more information, contact [email protected].

Governor Daniels Declares March 1st “Net Literacy & Digital Literacy Day for the State of Indiana”

Posted on February 23, 2011February 12, 2019 by Daniel Kent

Sometimes, a proclamation is worth 1000 words….

Net Literacy to Showcase Successes in a Washington DC Broadband Adoption Summit Held by the US Internet Industry Association and Broadband for America

Posted on February 19, 2011February 12, 2019 by Daniel Kent

Net Literacy has been invited to showcase its successes of increasing computer access to over 150,000 individuals at a broadband adoption conference held by the US Internet Industry Association and Broadband for America on June 22nd at the Park Hyatt Washington in Washington DC. More about the conference is available at the USIIA website. In … Read More » “Net Literacy to Showcase Successes in a Washington DC Broadband Adoption Summit Held by the US Internet Industry Association and Broadband for America”

Bright House Networks Supports Net Literacy for an Eighth Year

Posted on February 5, 2011February 12, 2019 by Daniel Kent

Net Literacy is grateful that Bright House Networks took a chance on a group of middle school students that in 2004, wanted to reduce the digital divide and increase Internet safety awareness. Since then, Bright House Networks and Net Literacy have partnered together, donating more than 5,000 computers to schools and nonprofits. Bright House Networks … Read More » “Bright House Networks Supports Net Literacy for an Eighth Year”

Net Literacy Increases Digital Inclusion Thanks to Intel, Bright House Networks, and The Techpoint Foundation

Posted on January 15, 2011February 12, 2019 by Daniel Kent

With the support of Bright House Networks, Intel, and the Techpoint Foundation, Net Literacy continues to expand its partnership with the Indiana Association of United Ways. In 2010, Net Literacy provided 4,000 computers to 17 counties in Indiana, and has provided over 12,000 computers to schools, libraries, and other nonprofits during the last three years … Read More » “Net Literacy Increases Digital Inclusion Thanks to Intel, Bright House Networks, and The Techpoint Foundation”

Net Literacy Presents at the North Dakota Association of Telecommunication Cooperatives’ 2010 Annual Meeting

Posted on December 18, 2010February 12, 2019 by Daniel Kent

Net Literacy was invited to address 150 members of the North Dakota Association of Telecommunication Cooperatives’ annual meeting in December, 2010. The NDATC serves 158,000 customers and supports digital inclusion and digital literacy as a matter of good public policy, keeping rural America vital, and enriching the lives of thousands of North Dakota residents. Net … Read More » “Net Literacy Presents at the North Dakota Association of Telecommunication Cooperatives’ 2010 Annual Meeting”

Techpoint Foundation Increases Funding to Net Literacy by 50%

Posted on September 30, 2010February 12, 2019 by Daniel Kent

The Techpoint Foundation was instrumental in the creation of Net Literacy, providing Net Literacy its first funding by matching a grant from Bright House Networks in 2004. Since then, the Techpoint Foundation has continued to support Net Literacy by also providing mentoring, guidance, and advocacy. In 2005, Techpoint Foundation Vice Chair Marv Bailey joined the … Read More » “Techpoint Foundation Increases Funding to Net Literacy by 50%”

Clowes Fund and Hoover Family Foundation Support Net Literacy, Again!

Posted on September 22, 2010February 12, 2019 by Daniel Kent

Net Literacy is grateful for the Clowes Fund’s and the Hoover Family Foundation’s continuing support for Net Literacy’s digital literacy and digital inclusion projects. After funding Net Literacy’s 2009 summer program, in 2010, the Hoover Family Foundation provided Net Literacy an annual grant of $10,000. The Clowes Fund has supported Net Literacy since 2008, and … Read More » “Clowes Fund and Hoover Family Foundation Support Net Literacy, Again!”

Digital Literacy Endorsed by the I-Alliance

Posted on September 21, 2010February 12, 2019 by Daniel Kent

Net Literacy presented its new Digital Literacy “best practices” website at South Africa’s iWeek Conference. The “best practices” website that focuses on digital inclusion and digital literacy was acclaimed by Internet Service Provider associations from India to South Africa; and they asked to become Digital Literacy “best practices” partners. Meanwhile in America, the Wireless Communications … Read More » “Digital Literacy Endorsed by the I-Alliance”

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