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Texas Lt. Governor and educators from throughout the country take part in Thinkfinity.org demo
Reception at the Witte Museum in San Antonio held to discuss education and learn more about Thinkfinity.org. full story >>Connecting the Dots: Teaching and Learning 21st Century Skills
Verizon's Thinkfinity.org recently hosted a special Spotlight Session at the National Educational Computing Conference in San Antonio to focus on the needs of the 21st Century Learner. Thinkfinity Champions author Peter Reynolds and actor Eric Close led participants through the session to describe the characteristics of a 21st Century learner. The image above is a graphical representation of that discussion illustrated by Peter Reynolds. watch video clip >>A Conversation With Verizon Foundation President Patrick R. Gaston
Gaston is interviewed by the San Antonio Express-News while in San Antonio to speak at the NECC Conference full story >>South Carolina Issues RFP
The Verizon Foundation is pleased to announce that it is currently inviting applications, in South Carolina, to receive financial grants that support technology in Literacy or Internet Safety programs. full story >>Tools for School Employee Giving Campaign
School children and teachers across the United States need our help. Many classrooms and students do not have the tools they need to start the school year right.From July 14 through July 25, the Verizon Foundation will conduct its first enterprise-wide Tools for School employee giving campaign. full story >>Thinkfinity Sponsors PTA's National Convention
Mike Millegan, President of Verizon Partner Solutions, introduced Dr. Maya Angelou, keynote speaker at the PTA's 112th Annual National Convention where members gathered to discover how to truly make every child's potential a reality. full story >>Verizon Employees to Help Victims of Midwest Flooding
With more than 11 million Midwesterners affected by recent flooding and tornadoes, Verizon is instituting the Verizon Foundation's Disaster Relief Incentive Program (DRIP). full story >>Rutgers University Receives $200,000 Grant to Fund Certification Training
Grant award will establish the Violence Against Women Continuing Education Program, which will create an interactive, Web-based curriculum to provide continuing education and training for professionals assisting domestic violence survivors. full story >>Verizon Foundation President Delivers York College 2008 Commencement Address
Patrick Gaston encouraged the new graduates to be guided by a set of clear values including, "embracing their own personal vision of success and believing in the skills and abilities they have developed." He also received the President's Medallion from York College President Marcia V. Keizs. full story >>
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Georgia Teachers to Receive Free Training on Thinkfinity.org
View Parkside Elementary School teacher Michele Alford leading her 4th grade class through an interactive lesson on fractions using Thinkfinity.org resources. Recently, the Verizon Foundation announced a $50,000 grant to train teachers throughout Georgia to use the free resources on Thinkfinity.org. view video >>Shower for the Shelter" Collection Drive Nets More than $400,000 in Goods
full story >>Verizon Scholarship Program Announces 2008 Recipients
Verizon is proud to support our employees and their families by helping young students make a college education a reality. read more >>Verizon Tech Savvy Awards
The Verizon Tech Savvy Awards honor programs that improve parents and children's understanding and use of technology. The 2008 winners were announced at the National Conference on Family Literacy presented by the National Center for Family Literacy. read more >>Thinkfinity.org Launches Enhanced Website
Innovative changes, enhancements and additions to the popular Thinkfinity.org Web site were unveiled Friday morning at WNET's Teaching & Learning Celebration in New York. read more >>Verizon Scholarship Program
As a champion of education in the communities we serve, Verizon is proud to clear that path for our employees by granting scholarships to their children.read more >>Verizon Foundation Announces Grant to Olcottt Education Society in Chennai, India
The Verizon Foundation announced a $20,000 grant to the Olcott Education Society in Chennai, India to assist students in improving English language and computer skills. The grant is the Foundation's first in India.read more >>Verizon's Innovation in Education Award
Before a crowd of more than 200 leaders in the field of education, Verizon Foundation President Patrick Gaston announced plans to invest $1.2 million in grants to provide training and free online resources to teachers in 17 states through Thinkfinity.org.
Gaston made the announcement Wednesday during a celebration of American Education Week at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Also at the event, the Verizon Foundation awarded U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon with its first Innovation in Education Award.read more >>Thinkfinity Introduces a Parent Portal
Thinkfinity debuts an exciting collection of online educational resources for parents to help with homework provide opportunities for extra practice and skill-building, engage their creativity and much more!link to page >>Verizon Foundation President Speaks at NCTE Conference
Verizon President Patrick Gaston had the honor of introducing noted author Amy Tan as the keynote speaker at the National Council of Teachers of English annual conference.
Gaston, speaking on the partnership between NCTE and the Verizon Foundation said "Our partnership was founded on our shared belief that literacy is the foundational skill that lifts people and allows them to be free — free to learn and free to take their place in society."
