Verizon Innovative Learning reaches 8.5 million students, adds 34 schools for 2025-2026 school year
Verizon Innovative Learning has reached over 8.5 million students, progressing toward its goal of empowering 10 million by 2030. The initiative is expanding with 34 new Title I schools joining for the 2025-2026 school year across nine districts.
The program provides devices (tablets and laptops), four-year Verizon data plans for students and teachers, and subsidizes a full-time technology coach. Impact metrics show 80% of teachers reported increased confidence in technology integration and enhanced student engagement.
Through Verizon Innovative Learning HQ, a free portal offers over 500 STEM-infused K-12 lessons and professional development resources, including AR/VR experiences and esports programs. The initiative has invested over $1 billion in market value to support digital equity in education, addressing the gap where only 55% of students feel prepared for the digital economy.
Verizon Innovative Learning ha raggiunto oltre 8,5 milioni di studenti, progredendo verso l'obiettivo di potenziare 10 milioni entro il 2030. L'iniziativa si sta espandendo con 34 nuove scuole Title I che si uniscono per l'anno scolastico 2025-2026 in nove distretti.
Il programma fornisce dispositivi (tablet e laptop), piani dati Verizon di quattro anni per studenti e insegnanti, e subsidia un coach tecnologico a tempo pieno. Le metriche di impatto mostrano che l'80% degli insegnanti ha riportato un aumento della fiducia nell'integrazione della tecnologia e un miglioramento del coinvolgimento degli studenti.
Attraverso Verizon Innovative Learning HQ, un portale gratuito offre oltre 500 lezioni STEM per K-12 e risorse per lo sviluppo professionale, comprese esperienze AR/VR e programmi di esports. L'iniziativa ha investito oltre 1 miliardo di dollari in valore di mercato per supportare l'equità digitale nell'istruzione, affrontando il divario in cui solo il 55% degli studenti si sente pronto per l'economia digitale.
Verizon Innovative Learning ha alcanzado a más de 8.5 millones de estudiantes, avanzando hacia su objetivo de empoderar a 10 millones para 2030. La iniciativa se está expandiendo con 34 nuevas escuelas Title I que se unirán para el año escolar 2025-2026 en nueve distritos.
El programa proporciona dispositivos (tabletas y laptops), planes de datos de Verizon de cuatro años para estudiantes y maestros, y subsidia un entrenador tecnológico a tiempo completo. Las métricas de impacto muestran que el 80% de los maestros informaron un aumento en la confianza en la integración de la tecnología y un mayor compromiso de los estudiantes.
A través de Verizon Innovative Learning HQ, un portal gratuito ofrece más de 500 lecciones K-12 infundidas con STEM y recursos de desarrollo profesional, incluyendo experiencias de AR/VR y programas de esports. La iniciativa ha invertido más de 1 mil millones de dólares en valor de mercado para apoyar la equidad digital en la educación, abordando la brecha donde solo el 55% de los estudiantes se siente preparado para la economía digital.
Verizon Innovative Learning은 850만 명 이상의 학생들에게 도달했으며, 2030년까지 1천만 명을 지원할 목표를 향해 나아가고 있습니다. 이 이니셔티브는 2025-2026 학년도에 9개 지구에서 34개의 새로운 Title I 학교가 추가됨에 따라 확장되고 있습니다.
이 프로그램은 학생과 교사를 위한 장치(태블릿 및 노트북), 4년간의 Verizon 데이터 요금제, 그리고 전임 기술 코치를 지원합니다. 영향 지표에 따르면 80%의 교사가 기술 통합에 대한 자신감이 높아졌고 학생 참여도가 향상되었다고 보고했습니다.
Verizon Innovative Learning HQ를 통해 무료 포털은 500개 이상의 STEM 통합 K-12 수업 및 전문 개발 자원을 제공하며, AR/VR 경험 및 e스포츠 프로그램을 포함합니다. 이 이니셔티브는 교육에서 디지털 형평성을 지원하기 위해 시장 가치로 10억 달러 이상을 투자했으며, 단지 55%의 학생만이 디지털 경제에 대비하고 있다고 느끼는 격차를 해결하고 있습니다.
Verizon Innovative Learning a atteint plus de 8,5 millions d'élèves, progressant vers son objectif d'autonomiser 10 millions d'ici 2030. L'initiative s'élargit avec 34 nouvelles écoles Title I rejoignant pour l'année scolaire 2025-2026 dans neuf districts.
Le programme fournit des appareils (tablettes et ordinateurs portables), des forfaits de données Verizon de quatre ans pour les élèves et les enseignants, et subventionne un coach technologique à temps plein. Les indicateurs d'impact montrent que 80 % des enseignants ont déclaré avoir gagné en confiance dans l'intégration de la technologie et une meilleure engagement des élèves.
À travers Verizon Innovative Learning HQ, un portail gratuit offre plus de 500 leçons K-12 enrichies en STEM et des ressources de développement professionnel, y compris des expériences AR/VR et des programmes d'e-sport. L'initiative a investi plus de 1 milliard de dollars en valeur marchande pour soutenir l'équité numérique dans l'éducation, abordant le fossé où seulement 55 % des élèves se sentent préparés pour l'économie numérique.
Verizon Innovative Learning hat über 8,5 Millionen Schüler erreicht und arbeitet auf das Ziel hin, bis 2030 10 Millionen zu fördern. Die Initiative wird mit 34 neuen Title I Schulen, die im Schuljahr 2025-2026 in neun Bezirken beitreten, erweitert.
Das Programm stellt Geräte (Tablets und Laptops), vierjährige Verizon-Datenpläne für Schüler und Lehrer zur Verfügung und subventioniert einen Vollzeit-Technologiecoach. Die Wirkungsmetriken zeigen, dass 80% der Lehrer von einem gestiegenen Vertrauen in die Integration von Technologie und einer erhöhten Schülerbeteiligung berichteten.
Durch Verizon Innovative Learning HQ bietet ein kostenloses Portal über 500 STEM-infundierte K-12-Lektionen und berufliche Entwicklungsressourcen an, darunter AR/VR-Erlebnisse und E-Sport-Programme. Die Initiative hat über 1 Milliarde Dollar an Marktwert investiert, um digitale Chancengleichheit in der Bildung zu unterstützen und die Lücke zu schließen, in der nur 55% der Schüler sich auf die digitale Wirtschaft vorbereitet fühlen.
- Reached 8.5 million students, advancing toward 10 million goal by 2030
- Expansion to 34 new Title I schools for 2025-2026
- $1 billion market value investment in digital equity
- 80% of teachers report improved technology confidence and student engagement
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NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Innovative Learning, an award-winning education initiative, has reached over 8.5 million students, bringing Verizon closer to its goal of empowering 10 million by 2030.
Through partnerships with leading academic institutions and educational providers, Verizon Innovative Learning empowers teachers and students with new ways of learning through technology-integrated curriculum, emerging technologies, and extensive support for educators.
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“For more than a decade, Verizon Innovative Learning has committed to breaking down barriers and equipping students with the skills and technology they need to thrive in today’s digital economy, said Donna Epps, Verizon’s Chief Responsible Business Officer. “By expanding our reach, we are continuing to fuel the greatness of the next generation and ensure students and teachers feel confident using technology to power their lives.”
Bringing next-gen tech to 34 new schools nationwide this upcoming school year
This year, the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program, in partnership with Digital Promise, welcomes 34 new Title I schools from nine districts to its 12th cohort for the 2025-2026 school year. Participating schools receive devices, including tablets and laptops, as well as up to a four-year Verizon data plan for every student and teacher. Schools also receive a subsidy for a full-time technology coach to support teachers in effectively integrating technology into learning.
With the support of Verizon Innovative Learning,
The new schools include expanded partnerships with Chicago Public Schools (IL), Compton Unified School District (CA), Kansas City Public Schools (MO) and Orange Public Schools (NJ). The Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program also welcomes new districts Allentown School District (PA), Bastrop Independent School District (TX), Dove Schools (OK), LISA Academy Public Charter Schools (AR) and Vineland Public Schools (NJ).
Innovative Lessons for Every Classroom
Any educator nationwide, regardless of whether they are part of a Verizon Innovative Learning School, can access Verizon Innovative Learning HQ, a freely available portal providing over 500 STEM-infused K-12 lessons and professional development resources to bring new and innovative ways of learning into the classroom. Verizon Innovative Learning HQ offers standards-aligned lessons across subjects ranging from supplemental turnkey lessons to yearlong courses and immersive learning experiences with augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). Additionally, gaming content and a free Esports league are available for middle and high schools. The portal combines over a decade of Verizon Innovative Learning experience, with resources created in partnership with Discovery Education, McGraw Hill, Arizona State University’s J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute, Digital Promise, and others at the forefront of innovation in education.
Verizon Innovative Learning has committed over
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