Millions of students nationwide lack the access to technology and the skills they need to succeed in the digital world. Since 2012, Verizon has been working to help solve this problem, through a transformative program called Verizon Innovative Learning Schools.

Verizon Innovative Learning Schools provides free technology, free internet access, and hands-on learning experiences to help ensure the benefits of technology are realized by all. Through our collaboration with Digital Promise, a leading national education technology non-profit, we equip every student and teacher at select middle schools across America with a device and up to a four-year data plan. In addition to free technology and access, Verizon Innovative Learning schools receive extensive teacher training, support, and the opportunity to engage in unique, immersive curricula to leverage technology in their classrooms.

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