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Verizon Innovative Learning Partnership
The Rahway Public School District recently announced it has joined Verizon Innovative Learning, Verizon’s award-winning education initiative which addresses barriers to digital inclusion. In partnership with Digital Promise, the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program works side-by-side with schools and districts to provide free technology devices, access to the internet, and innovative STEM learning programs, giving students in under-resourced schools the technology, education, and opportunity they deserve. Being part of the program will keep students connected, helping to facilitate learning wherever it occurs.
In addition to reliable access for every student and teacher, Verizon Innovative Learning also equips each school with a technology coach and provides robust professional development support for teachers to integrate technology into the classroom effectively.
Rahway 7th and 8th Grade Academy and Rahway High School are among the 34 new schools joining the 11th cohort of Verizon Innovative Learning Schools, bringing the program to 626middle and high schools nationwide.
In addition to free Chromebooks with accompanying Verizon data plans for every student and teacher beginning in fall 2024, these schools will be assigned a full-time coach to train teachers in effectively integrating technology into their lessons.
“We are thrilled to join Verizon Innovative Learning Schools and provide our students with the technology and resources they need to excel globally,” Dr. Aleya Shoieb, Acting Superintendent of Rahway Public Schools, said. “This program will bridge the digital divide and empower our students to thrive in a connected world.”
Verizon Innovative Learning is driving academic improvements.* In fact, 82 percent of teachers reported that Verizon Innovative Learning enhanced their ability to differentiate instruction and 77 percent said the program enhanced student engagement.*
About Verizon Innovative Learning
Verizon Innovative Learning, Verizon’s award-winning education initiative, is celebrating over a decade of commitment to addressing barriers to digital inclusion for students and teachers. Since 2012, the program has committed $1 billion in market value to support digital equity, reaching over 7 million students. Verizon Innovative Learning provides free technology, internet access and emerging technology-infused learning programs to students in under-resourced communities—enabling students to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to build an innovative workforce of the future. In 2021, Verizon launched Verizon Innovative Learning HQ, a next-gen online education portal that provides free access to immersive extended reality (XR) educational experiences to all educators, including K–12 teachers, nationwide. A key program under Citizen Verizon, the company’s responsible business plan for economic, environmental and social advancement, Verizon Innovative Learning is helping to drive the company’s commitment to provide 10 million youths with digital skills training by 2030. Learn more at citizenverizon.com.
