Broward County Public Schools Expands Participation in the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Program to Include Nine Schools

2021-22 BCPS Verizon Innovative Learning Schools

In partnership with Digital Promise, the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program provides free iPads, internet access, and innovative learning programs to help give under-resource students the technology, education, and opportunity they deserve. Being part of the program will keep students connected, helping to facilitate learning from anywhere- in the classroom, at home, or in hybrid learning environments. 

Students at Westpine Middle School celebrate participation in the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program. Thanks to Verizon and Digital Promise, students and teachers receive free iPads, internet access and innovative learning programs.

About Verizon Innovative Learning

Verizon Innovative Learning, Verizon's education initiative targeting Title 1 middle schools, addresses barriers to digital inclusion. The program provides free 1:1 devices, free Internet across access and a technology-driven curricula with the goal to transform the learning experience. Through exposure to cutting-edge technology, the program enables students to develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to build an innovative workforce of the future. Since 2012, Verizon Innovative Learning has committed a total of $400 million in STEM education efforts in support of digital inclusion. In 2019, Verizon launched its first 5G-enabled Verizon Innovative Learning classroom, with the goal of 100 by 2021.