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MB Nation – Grant Recipient Updates
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Johnson & Wales University
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Cornerstone Christian Academy
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North West Prep School
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St. Casmier Catholic School
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Yuba County Career Prep
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St. Paul's Catholic School
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St Therese Catholic School
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Valley Arts & Science Academy
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St Theresa Catholic School
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St. Patrick Academy
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Schaefer Elementary School
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Kona Community School for Adults
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Empire Elementary
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Cranston Public Library receives laptops, 4G access through Mobile Beacon grant
Cranston Public Library has received a technology grant from Mobile Beacon to support technology programs for children and teens. The grant includes the donation of 10 laptops and two WiFi hotspots, allowing the library to bring technology-based programs to locations lacking computer access, Internet, or both.
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NYC libraries to lend out 10,000 Wi-Fi hotspots
With the help of Mobile Beacon, libraries in the five boroughs of New York City will be lending out 10,000 high-speed hotspots to low-income residents who qualify.
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NYC Libraries Pioneer Free Hot Spot Lending to 10,000
Mobile Beacon and Sprint hot spots circulate throughout library branches across New York City’s five boroughs and through similar projects in 74 communities in 20 states in the US.
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NYC Mayor Announces Library Wi-Fi Hotspot Lending Program
Mayor de Blasio, New York City’s three library systems, and Google today announced a $1 million donation from Google for an innovative…
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Cities hope to boost broadband with the new Next Century Cities coalition
Leaders from 32 cities in 19 states this week launched the Next Century Cities coalition to promote next-generation broadband Internet to attract businesses and jobs and to help reduce the digital divide among their residents…
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New York Public Library’s Pilot Program Lends Wi-Fi Hotspots to Patrons
“For Those in the Digital Dark, Enlightenment Is Borrowed From the Library” by Jim Dwyer which appeared in the July 9 edition of the New York Times covers how the library and its partners provide wireless access that residents without internet access can…
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“Get Connected” Digital Literacy Initiative Graduates 25 Public Housing Residents
In a well-attended ceremony held at the Manton Heights Community Center on Monday afternoon, the Providence Housing Authority (PHA) and its partners celebrated the accomplishments…
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Mobile Beacon Launches Pilot with Ashley Park School in Charlotte
Today, on the second annual Digital Media Literacy Day, the James L. Knight School of Communication at Queens University of Charlotte is partnering with Ashley Park Elementary School…
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Tablets and mobile applications, in new American Libraries Live episode
Personal electronic devices like tablets, smartphones and digital cameras are everywhere. How can libraries effectively incorporate these devices into both library…
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