“Internet access is no longer a luxury. It’s something that every kid should be provided with.” By Jessica Denson, Communications DirectorConnected Nation Lockhart, TX (September 24, 2020) – Mark Estrada, superintendent of Lockhart Independent School District, says the first day of in-person classes went pretty well considering the COVID-19 pandemic — with about 45 percent of students inside the …
Support Our Farmers by Expanding Broadband Now
Published by Farm and Dairy on October 24, 2019 By Tom Ferree THIS IS THE THIRD OF A THREE-PART SERIES ON THE ISSUE OF RURAL BROADBAND ACCESS Bowling Green, KY (October 25, 2019) – Farmers and ranchers tackle one of the most difficult jobs in our country — and by doing so they’re providing for families across America. But here’s something to …
Lack of Internet access holds rural communities, students back
The following was published in the Valley Journal on September 25, 2019 by Dennis Parman, Executive Director of the Montana Rural Education Association Across Montana, thousands of students are headed back to school to begin a new year of learning and growth. Unfortunately, many students in rural Montana remain at risk of falling behind due to the lack of broadband …
Don’t Fall Victim to Fake News
Lexington, Ky. (June 18, 2019) – The internet is a tremendous and powerful platform for researching, communicating, learning, and staying informed about news from near and afar. Whether we are checking for local stories or news from around the world, the internet has revolutionized the way we consume and share news with colleagues, friends, and family. Gone are the days …
The New Age of Internet Employment
Bowling Green, KY. (May 6, 2019) – The internet has changed the way we do many things: from shopping and school work to connecting with old friends and paying bills. One thing the internet has changed drastically is how we search and apply for jobs. As a college senior myself, one of my biggest stressors is finding a full-time job …