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Reflections From 10 Years of Verizon Innovative Learning Schools

Jessica Schuler

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Digital Promise is excited to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its partnership with Verizon for the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program. What started as eight schools in four districts has grown to nearly 600 schools and more than 100 districts in 2023. To support the exponential growth, the team has expanded from only a handful of employees a decade ago to an astounding 55 today!

As the school year begins, some of the most veteran Verizon Innovative Learning Schools team members at Digital Promise—those who have been a part of the team for five years or more—share their reflections about their time with the program, their favorite memories, and what has inspired their work.

Dr. Sara Martinez Crawford, Deputy Director, Student Impact My “why” for being part of Verizon Innovative Learning Schools is the potential to bridge gaps and create opportunities for students that can impact their future, and future generations. Not only can this program support a solid foundation for themselves, it can provide a brighter future for the larger community. One of my favorite memories from my time with Verizon Innovative Learning Schools was a recent school visit. In the school’s Verizon Innovative Learning Lab, a student had designed and 3D-printed a tool that would allow those with arthritis to open prescription bottles easier. She shared that her grandmother suffers from arthritis and she initially thought of this idea to help her grandmother. The sense of pride this student displayed left a lasting impression on me. The student also shared that she has decided to become an engineer because of her experience with Verizon Innovative Learning.

To learn more about Verizon Innovative Learning Schools, visit verizon.digitalpromise.org.

 

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