June 30, 2020

City offices, private sector partners, educational institutions, and local nonprofits are coming together to tackle the digital divide in Texas’ state capitol.

Blog Entry, News /

By Collen Billiot and John Speirs, City of Austin Please give us a brief overview on the status of broadband connectivity in Austin. The most recent Austin Digital Assessment conducted in 2017 by the City in collaboration with the University of Texas at Austin indicates that 95% of respondents have a home broadband Internet connection. […]

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From Independence Hall to the Digital Square

Blog Entry, By Lukas Pietrzak, News /

On July 4, 1776, our country’s founders came together, under the cover of darkness, to vote on the Declaration of Independence. This letter, which outlined the British Colonies’ grievances against King George III, was the first test of the new American information network in which messages were delivered by word of mouth and various newspapers

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Next Century Cities Discusses Digital Equity & Inclusion with School Administrators

Blog Entry, By Francella Ochillo, News /

Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), an organization of public officials who lead elementary and secondary education departments across the country, invited Next Century Cities to participate in a webinar on incorporating digital equity and inclusion strategies into K-12 restart and recovery plans. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic put a spotlight on digital learning gaps

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Next Century Cities Encourages Members & Supporters to Document Local Stories

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View a pdf of this press release here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Brittany-Rae Gregory brittany-rae@nextcenturycities.org Next Century Cities Encourages Members & Supporters to Document Local Stories   Washington D.C. (June 30, 2020) –Next Century Cities (NCC) would like to highlight three upcoming opportunities for members and supporters to highlight community success stories. Municipal Case Studies.

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