Verizon Convenes Second Citizen Verizon Assembly: Education is Not Up for Debate
September 21 2020 - 8:30AM
On Wednesday, September 23, Verizon will host the second Citizen
Verizon Assembly, Education is Not Up for Debate, for a timely
discussion about the education system, covering remote learning,
inequality and mental health as Verizon continues to convene
advocates, activists, and nonprofit and business leaders to address
the most pressing global economic, environmental and social issues.
The event can be watched LIVE at 6PM ET on Yahoo Life, Yahoo Home
and @Verizon on Twitter.
The hour-long virtual event will include keynotes and
discussions with leaders from around the globe, including mental
health activist Catie Cole,
actress, producer and change agent Yara
Shahidi, and actress, entrepreneur and activist
Gabrielle Union, among others.
After an introduction from Shahidi, and remarks
from Verizon’s Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer, Rose
Stuckey Kirk, the event will open with a debate moderated
by award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien.
Focusing on the current issues facing students and teachers, and
how we can build a public education system for the future, debate
participants include:
- Anthony Jack, Author and Assistant Professor
of Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education;
- Michelle Udall, Republican member of the
Arizona House of Representative; and
- Jordan Shapiro, Assistant Professor at Temple
University.
Students, teachers and parents are in the midst of another
school year of remote or hybrid learning in most classrooms across
the country. Following the debate, Soledad O’Brien will moderate a
mental health fireside chat that brings together leaders and
activists to discuss the best ways for both students and parents to
cope with the new normal in education:
- Catie Cole, co-founder of The
Mental Health Coalition and creator of How Are You Really?;
- Gabrielle Union, actress, entrepreneur and
activist; and
- Harold S. Koplewicz, MD,
President, Medical Director of Child Mind Institute.
Verizon has a history of supporting education and have bolstered
their efforts this year by:
- Tripling data plans from 10GB to 30GB a month for students and
teachers in Verizon Innovative Learning schools;
- Expanding the Verizon Innovative Learning program to include
high schools for the first time;
- Creating digital resources to help with distance learning
available to parents and teachers across the nation;
- Providing over 38 million students in 40 states and DC with
connectivity for distance learning.
Verizon is helping bridge the digital divide through Citizen
Verizon, the company’s responsible business plan for economic,
environmental and social advancement. Citizen Verizon aims to 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.
To learn more about Citizen Verizon and the company’s Digital
Inclusion efforts, visit CitizenVerizon.com.
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
data, video and voice 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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