21
Oct
2022
Announcing the 2023 Presidential Primary Sources Project Series
The Internet2 Community Anchor Program is proud to announce the new lineup for the 2023 Presidential Primary Sources Project (PPSP), a series of free, standards-aligned, 45-minute interactive videoconferencing webinars aimed at students in grades 4-12. PPSP is made possible through a partnership with the…
06
Jul
2022
Cultivating a Passion for STEAM: Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology and the Illinois Century Network
The rapid growth in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) careers across the global workforce and its pervasive impact on our daily lives make STEAM education and experiences for K-12 students more critical than ever. Recognizing this critical need, Illinois’s Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is committed to providing…
09
Jun
2022
Preparing for Great Strides Forward in Oregon Tribal Connectivity
Link Oregon Collaborates With Tribes on Oregon Tribal Broadband Summits With an unprecedented level of broadband infrastructure funding set for distribution to states from the federal government, it is paramount that underserved communities have a voice in funding decisions and strategies for planning and implementing successful, future-proof broadband solutions. The…
02
May
2022
Join Us for the 2022 Truman Presidential Library Virtual Teacher Conference
The Presidential Primary Sources Project is teaming up with the Truman Presidential Library to host a free professional development conference for teachers this summer. Presidential Character and Decision Making is a three-day online workshop from July 12-14, 2022, focused on presenting teachers with tools and…
04
Apr
2022
Enabling Digital Equity in Oklahoma Libraries
“Eliminating the digital divide enables all citizens to participate fully in our society and economy.” -Sonja Wall, Senior Director of OneNet and OCAN Services. Oklahoma’s state research and education network, OneNet, is committed to leveling the playing field for Oklahoma residents through their work with over…
31
Mar
2022
Gigabit Libraries and Beyond: Year One Grant Update
In September 2020, Internet2 received funding for the Gigabit Libraries and Beyond (GLB) project through a $249,788 Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program grant. The GLB project builds on the success of the 2018 IMLS grant-funded Toward Gigabit Libraries (TGL) toolkit,…
04
Jun
2021
Illinois Teacher Transports Students to 1962 with CAP Distance Learning Scholarship
Laurel Adams Laurel Adams, a 6-12th grade paraprofessional/facilitator at Palestine High School in Illinois, was determined to find ways to keep students engaged and inspired during the pandemic. Since in-person field trips were out of the question, Adams sought out a new way to take her students beyond the classroom:…