At Comcast, we are working to bridge the digital divide for all southern Arizonans. We are excited to share that for the twelfth time in eight years, we are expanding the eligibility of the Internet Essentials program to include all qualified low-income households in our service area. The expansion is the most significant change in the […]
Expanding Internet Access to Combat Summer Learning Loss
As the school year comes to a close, kids across Southern Arizona are looking forward to summer vacation while many parents scramble to make plans to keep their children busy and engaged in learning activities over the long break. For many families, camps, trips and even tutors will fill the summer void. But for families […]
Internet Essentials: Tools to Support Learning Year Round
Summer is winding down and Southern Arizona families are looking toward the start of the school year. We recognize that the long break can have an adverse effect on some kids — particularly those from low-income backgrounds. Summer learning loss – or the “summer slide” – is well-documented among researchers. Most students lose two months’ worth of math […]