From Isolation to Innovation: Empowering Rural Communities
Bridging the digital divide in remote, rural communities teaches residents how to utilize technology to enhance their own lives and those of people in and around their communities. In this
National 4-H Council and Microsoft extend $10M partnership to expand AI education for rural youth and educators
WASHINGTON — Dec. 1, 2025 — For eight years, National 4-H Council and Microsoft Corp. have closed the digital divide in rural communities. This collaboration has a track record of
Comcast Commits $2.5 Million To Expand Digital Opportunity in Rural Communities Across the Country
PHILADELPHIA, PA / ACCESS Newswire / November 26, 2025 / Comcast today announced $2.5 million in total grant funding to Lead for America (LFA) and Partners for Rural Impact (PRI),
Comcast Grants $2.5M to Support Digital Skills and Connectivity in Rural U.S.
Comcast announced $2.5 million in total grant funding to Lead for America (LFA) and Partners for Rural Impact (PRI), two nonprofit organizations working to open doors to economic mobility
Empowering Rural and Tribal Futures: Education as the Cornerstone of Opportunity
Quest Global’s CSR initiative, ‘Empowering Rural and Tribal Futures,’ won Gold in Social Purpose Educational at The Drum Awards. This campaign addresses systemic barriers to education in India’s rural and
Building Digital Inclusion in Rural America
Dr. Adam Dewbury, Ph.D., and Shaniqua Corley-Moore from The Center on Rural Innovation, join Gary Bolton to discuss The Practitioner’s Guide to Rural Digital Inclusion. Their conversation explored how communities can move beyond simply
Digital Equity Advocates Call for Training, Not Just Subsidies, in Rural Broadband Push
Digital Inclusion Experts said broadband expansion must include digital skills and telehealth access. Photos of Shaniqua Corley-Moore, left, director of technology and workforce programs, and Adam Dewberry, qualitative research expert,
Nigeria’s First Rural Connectivity Summit Calls For Infrastructure Sharing And Collaborations
Nigeria held its first Rural Connectivity Summit on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, bringing together policymakers, stakeholders, and thought leaders to develop practical solutions that can bridge the divide in the
The impact of digital capabilities on farmers’ choice of marketing channels: evidence from rural areas of the Yellow River Basin in China
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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,