Broadband Access/Digital Literacy

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Georgia 1890 land-grant pilots ecosystem for digital equity

Rural communities often lack adequate technology resources, including broadband access and personal computers for home use. Many students often do their work at public access locations, facing barriers such as limited hours, lack of transportation and limited digital skills. In response, Fort Valley State University in Georgia is reducing these barriers and increasing access for underserved students by using loaner [...]

Story, Youth, Family, and Communities 1890, 2024, Broadband Access/Digital Literacy, Community Development/Engagement, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion/Access (DEIA), Extension, Fort Valley State University, Georgia

Historically Black land-grant universities reach diverse communities

In 1890, the Land-grant University System was expanded to include institutions for Black citizens. Today, these institutions continue to provide access to higher education for underserved communities, and their research and Extension programs impact people worldwide through advancements in agricultural productivity and sustainability, food security, human health, and community and youth development. Here are a few examples of that work: First-time [...]

Summary, Youth, Family, and Communities 1890, 2024, Alabama, Alabama A&M University, Animal Management/Performance/Welfare, Arkansas, Artificial Intelligence, Breeding/Genomics, Broadband Access/Digital Literacy, Child/Family Resilience, Community Development/Engagement, Crop Management, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion/Access (DEIA), Economic Development, Extension, Fort Valley State University, Georgia, Human Health/Wellness, Human Nutrition, Prairie View A&M University, Research, Texas, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Youth Development/4-H

Strengthening Tribal communities through collaboration

Working with federally recognized Tribes, land-grant universities help provide evidence-based education and resources that represent the community’s history customs, governance system and food traditions. These programs promote and improve health, food security and sustainability for Tribal communities. Here are a few examples of that work: Representation and cultural relevancy for Tribal communities is critical for Extension outreach success. Health and nutrition [...]

Summary, Youth, Family, and Communities 1994, 2024, Broadband Access/Digital Literacy, Child/Family Resilience, Community Development/Engagement, Connecticut, Extension, Food Security, Human Health/Wellness, Human Nutrition, Michigan, Michigan State University, New Mexico, New Mexico State University, North Central, Northeast, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, Southern, University of Connecticut, University of Wisconsin, Western, Wisconsin

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Georgia 1890 land-grant pilots ecosystem for digital equity

Historically Black land-grant universities reach diverse communities

Strengthening Tribal communities through collaboration