August 2022 – Next Century Cities

NCC Joins Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Former Mayor Andy Berke, and Philanthropist Eric Schmidt to Discuss Local Strategies for Improving Broadband Access

Blog Entry, By Francella Ochillo, News / Brittany-Rae Gregory

2022 has not only been a remarkable year for broadband investments, but it marks a new beginning for government, nonprofit, and philanthropic partners working together to provide resources and support for the local leaders who are charged with developing transformative broadband plans. Bloomberg Philanthropies is one of the countless foundations nationwide that have made […]

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Next Century Cities Joins NTIA Panel Discussion at the State Broadband Leadership Network Summit in Colorado

Blog Entry, By Brian Donoghue, News / Brittany-Rae Gregory

By Brian Donoghue The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) hosted a summit as part of their robust technical assistance program. The State Broadband Leadership Network convened in Westminster, Colorado, from August 3rd to 5th. Next Century Cities was invited to share local perspectives on working with state broadband leaders as they work to prepare

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Next Century Cities and Center for Democracy and Technology Raise Concerns About Monitoring Students at Home via School-Issued Devices

Blog Entry, By Corian Zacher, News / Brittany-Rae Gregory

By Ryan Johnston and Roxy Barboza As distance learning continues, students’ devices have become as indispensable as Internet connections. Whether the students are aware of it or not, schools often utilize activity monitoring software to view students’ screens, record their browsing and search histories, and scan their messages and documents stored online or on school-issued

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Next Century Cities Supports the Next Generation of Broadband Leaders During American Connection Corps Development Panel

Blog Entry, By Corian Zacher, News / Brittany-Rae Gregory

The American Connection Corps (ACC) is an AmeriCorps fellowship program focused on bridging the digital divide. Fellows work in local, regional, state governments, and nonprofits on a range of broadband development and digital inclusion projects while building the community-based relationships necessary to make projects sustainable. This year, Lead for America is focused on building an

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Next Century Cities Joins Broadband Access Ohio in Preparing Communities for Upcoming Funding Opportunities

Blog Entry, By Corian Zacher, News / Brittany-Rae Gregory

Columbus, Ohio In February 2022, Ohio cities and organizations advocating for high-speed, high quality Internet access launched a formal association. Broadband Access Ohio’s (BAO) believes that communities deserve the flexibility to offer broadband programs that meet the needs of their residents and encourage economic development. Next Century Cities (NCC) has 12 members in Ohio, including

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