I’m passing this opportunity on from an email we received. Looks like a good opportunity for schools…

I’m proud to let you know that Connected Nation will be administering and implementing AT&T’s ConnectED initiative commitment. The announcement was made today as part of the White House’s launch of the new ConnectED Hub.

We have long championed that unlocking the potential of digital learning requires that students have the ability to connect both on and off-campus. This program provides an unprecedented opportunity for schools to extend learning beyond the classroom door and fully realize the many ways in which mobile technology can enhance teaching and learning.​

Because we are committed to bringing the opportunities of this technology to communities, we are excited to be part of this pathbreaking White House initiative. Our organization will be overseeing the online application and school selection process for AT&T’s $100 million commitment to award off-campus mobile broadband access to 50,000 students across the country.

How will we do it?

As part of the ConnectED Initiative, Connected Nation will serve as an independent third-party administrator for AT&T’s commitment.

Through a nationwide application, schools can apply to receive free wireless broadband service for educational devices off-campus via AT&T’s nationwide wireless network. School districts can apply on our website at www.connectednation.org/attaspire and learn more about specific program guidelines and restrictions. 

AT&T’s commitment will provide 50,000 middle and high school students in Title 1 districts free Internet connectivity for educational devices over their wireless network for three years.

School districts can determine their eligibility and apply for the program at Connected Nation’s application portal, available at this link! Phase 1 applications are due on July 15, 2014.

Please share this message with your school district leaders to inform them of this exciting opportunity. We look forward to keeping you up-to-date on all of the great progress being made.