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Why San Jose Kids Do Homework in Parking Lots- When the F.C.C. backs telecommunications companies over local governments, low-income residents suffer the most. By Sam Liccardo, mayor of San Jose, CA New York Time Opinion, November 8, 2018 More than 10.7 million low-income households in the United States lack access to quality internet service. In cities like San Jose, Calif., local governments are using streetlight poles to facilitate equitable … Continue reading Why San Jose Kids Do Homework in Parking Lots
The Unknown Costs of the Digital Divide- Iowa: Rural broadband, and the unknown costs of the digital divide By Lyz Lenz, October 15, 2018, Columbia Journalism Review “Despite bipartisan support on the issue, the crisis of America’s digital divide has failed to become a headline grabber or garner any real action from politicians as midterms approach.” The last time I almost died … Continue reading The Unknown Costs of the Digital Divide
Critical Thinking & Digital Problem Solving- by Gloria E. Jacobs, Ph.D., Research Specialist, College of Education, University of Arizona: Brian Kane is the Digital Literacy Coordinator at Literacy Volunteers of Rochester. The Digital Literacy program at LVR provides a free drop-in service where individuals can learn basic computer skills or get assistance completing computer-essential tasks. This service is provided by volunteers who work one-to-one with … Continue reading Critical Thinking & Digital Problem Solving
Mayor Celebrates New Partnership- Mayor Lovely A. Warren hosted a news conference on July 30 to celebrate Literacy Volunteers of Rochester’s (LVR) new partnership with Spectrum/Charter Communications. Spectrum News Report WROC Channel 8 News Report Spectrum awarded LVR a $50,000 Spectrum NYS Broadband Access and Learning Grant. The contribution allows the agency to extend its Digital Literacy program. The … Continue reading Mayor Celebrates New Partnership
Rochester: A bright light I proudly call my new home- Sometimes you need an outsider’s perspective to better capture reality. As I come to the close of my first year in Rochester, I have developed a strong affection and appreciation for the greater Rochester community and all that it has to offer as a premier place to live, work and ultimately prosper. My wife, Nancy, … Continue reading Rochester: A bright light I proudly call my new home