Alabama launches $16 million Alabama Digital Education Network to bridge rural divide
Alabama officials have announced the launch of the Alabama Digital Education Network, a $16 million public–private initiative aimed at bringing tech training and broadband access to rural communities. The project,
Computer Ownership and the Digital Divide
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Digital Beat New research released by Digitunity this week explores the key role devices play in bridging the digital divide. Since 2013, the Census Bureau has
Bridging the digital divide – News
In 2019, nearly one in four, or 23.2%, of people in Illinois lacked access to broadband internet. This lack of access leads to inequities in education, job mobility, healthcare, and
Tangled Titles, Estate Planning, and the Digital Divide
Creating a will or estate plan is one of the most effective ways to protect against heirs’ property (when a home is passed down without a clear and legal transfer
Maine Digital Equity Alliance gather to address state’s digital divide | News
AUGUSTA — In today’s world, digital skills have proven to no longer be a luxury but a necessity. Despite a recent lapse in federal funding, efforts are still underway across Maine to help bridge
Experts warn AI could widen digital divide in the Philippines
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform the Philippine economy, but without urgent reforms it could also widen the country’s digital divide, experts warned during the 11th Annual Public
We are ending NYC’s tech digital divide
When I was a young public school student growing up in Brooklyn in the 1990s, my father brought home a computer to help his kids realize their dreams. And his
Giga and The Digital Divide in Africa
Limited internet access across sub‑Saharan Africa affects far more than social media or streaming. It shapes whether students can learn, teachers can access training and health workers can reach patients
IBM SkillsBuild – Bridging the Digital Divide to Build Stability
Increase in unemployment, particularly among young people, is recognised as a significant driver of instability and conflict. In many fragile or post-conflict environments, an increasing digital divide further compounds exclusion:
McKenna Institute: Bridging digital divide through community student ambassadors
Breadcrumb Trail Links New Brunswick TJ Comment Columnist Digital inclusion not only about teaching skills but building confidence, fostering independence, and creating lasting connections Author of the article: Lynne Faught