Pike High School basketball head coach and NBA champion Jeff Teague joined forces with AT&T and Human-I-T to bridge the digital divide for Indianapolis students in need. During an event on April 19 at Arsenal Technical High School, Teague helped distribute nearly 300 laptops to pre-selected students and families.
The initiative aimed to address the digital divide, a significant issue where a portion of the population lacks access to the internet or devices required for full participation in the online world. In Indiana alone, an estimated 13% of households are affected by this divide.
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The laptops, funded by an AT&T donation to Human-I-T, were distributed to families and students connected with Indianapolis Public Schools and Indiana Youth Group. This effort aligns with AT&T’s Connected Learning® initiative, which works to address the digital divide through various means, including internet accessibility, affordability, and safe adoption.
The event featured a speaking program with Indianapolis Deputy Mayor Judith Thomas, Kenya Anderson from Indiana Youth Group, Darren Thomas from Indianapolis Public Schools, Bill Soards from AT&T Indiana, Paulina Sanchez from Human-I-T, and State Senator Andrea Hunley.
Following the program, Jeff Teague played a key role in distributing the laptops to students and families. This initiative serves as a positive step towards ensuring Indianapolis students have the resources they need to fully participate in the digital world.
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