It only took a global pandemic, a year spent working and studying at home and a once-in-a-generation spending blitz from the federal government, but 2021 might be the year that California finally goes big on broadband. Expanding internet access has long been a cause that […]
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Residents can now check out HP Chromebooks and iPads from the San Jose Public Library. The extension of the library’s tech device lending options is through the city’s SJ Access initiative, which seeks to provide residents with equitable access to all things digital, library officials […]
While many K-12 students have adapted to online learning, a USC study finds that some families have had trouble accessing devices or reliable internet connections, especially Hispanics who primarily speak Spanish. Access to devices, broadband connectivity and parental engagement are the strongest predictors of online […]
About twice a week, the $9.99 per month internet connection falters. It’s often as Mario Ramírez finally wrangles his kids into their seats — the fourth-grader studies in the bedroom he shares with his 12 year-old sister, who studies in her parents’ bedroom — in […]
A study has found that Californians now embrace telehealth and remote work because of adjustments made during the pandemic, researchers said. Many respondents to a survey by USC expect to make far fewer work- and heath-related car trips even after restrictions due to COVID-19 end. […]
Working from home could be one of the pandemic practices that’s here to stay, CBS Los Angeles reports. A new survey from the University of Sothern California and the California Emerging Technology Fund explored Californians feelings about remote work, remote learning and telehealth after more […]
Californians who swapped mind-numbing traffic and packed trains for “commutes” to a home office or living room don’t want to go back to their old daily grind. That’s according to a University of Southern California survey released Monday, which found more than half of those surveyed who […]
“To provide a positive, meaningful, educational experience for our students. For HSU to be bold, innovative, and entrepreneurial. To become a model global community. And, to embrace our Hispanic Serving Institution and Minority Serving Institution status with integrity and purpose.” — Dr. Tom Jackson, Humbolt […]
Though the year is entering its final few weeks, 500 Del Norte County students will receive computers officials hope will last them through graduation. After it donated 200 Chromebooks to Crescent Elk Middle School students earlier this year, the California Emerging Technology Fund will focus [...]
A cross-sector coalition urged Governor Gavin Newsom to connect Californians with a one-time, $8 billion investment in high speed 100 Mbps broadband infrastructure and programs. The coalition which represents education, health, local government and economic policy organizations believe this investment in broadband infrastructure and support […]