Verizon enables distance learning for up to 1.7M students in Oregon and Washington
September 10 2020 - 9:45AM
Verizon has expanded its national Distance Learning Program through
an agreement with the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) to
provide reliable and affordable Internet access for up to 1.7
million students across Oregon and Washington.
Under the agreement with ODE, public
school districts serving kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12)
students in Oregon and Washington will be able to purchase
discounted service plans for Verizon unlimited 4G LTE Internet
access, mobile device management (MDM) and other security solutions
required for student use.
“Bridging the digital divide by making
sure students have access to devices and connectivity is crucial to
fostering equity and excellence for Oregon’s learners during
distance learning,” ODE Director Colt Gill said. “We’re grateful to
business partners for helping create bridges and empowering
Oregon’s students.”
“The goal of our national Verizon
Distance Learning Program is to provide affordable, reliable
Internet access to every student in the U.S. who needs it to
continue their education,” said Andrés Irlando, senior vice
president and president, Public Sector and Verizon Connect at
Verizon. “Our partnership with the Oregon Department of Education
delivers the fastest, easiest way for any public school district in
Oregon or Washington to keep students connected to their schools,
teachers and each other during the Covid-19 pandemic, no matter
their learning environment.”
The ODE partnership is the latest in a
series of sponsor-state agreements that include Independent School
Districts (ISDs) and stand-alone states that aim to provide every
student in the U.S. with a reliable Internet connection, device,
compliance and security software, and other education solutions
they need during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Verizon Distance
Learning Program is available to more than 38 million students in
40 states and the District of Columbia -- including Los Angeles
Unified School District and the state of California, Georgia, South
Carolina, Oklahoma, Massachusetts and Texas.
Verizon is also helping bridge the
digital divide through Citizen Verizon, the company’s responsible
business plan for economic, environmental and social advancement.
Citizen Verizon will help more students than ever stay connected
and thrive in today's virtual learning environment by providing 10
million young people with the digital skills training necessary for
them to thrive in a modern economy.
Eligible schools will be required to
sign an authorized customer agreement in order to purchase from the
Oregon Sponsor State Distance Learning Initiative agreement.
Schools and school districts interested in learning more can visit
the Verizon Distance Learning Information site or call
800-317-3841.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on
June 30, 2000 and is celebrating its 20th year as one of the
world’s leading providers of technology, communications,
information and entertainment products and services. Headquartered
in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon
generated revenues of $131.9 billion in 2019. The
company offers voice, data and video services and solutions on
its award winning networks and
platforms, delivering on customers’ demand for
mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and
control.
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