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Why Kansas City Has a Shot at Bridging the Digital Divide

Tech Soup

I had the opportunity to participate in the launch of the new Kansas City Digital Inclusion Fund. So why is Kansas City investing more money on digital inclusion? The fund is being administrated by the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation. The Kansas City Public Library System will also have a role in this work.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Education

Kindful

Literacy, particularly from birth through 3rd grade, is their primary focus because reading skills form the foundation for all childhood learning. Areas served: Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas. They aim to build upon state efforts to develop a more seamless, well-functioning, and effective early childhood system.

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E-Readers for Everyone: Teaching Tips Webinar

Tech Soup

She has worked in training and education for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, WebJunction, the Public Library Association, the Northeast Kansas Library System, and more. Librarian Brenda Hough will discuss how library instructors are successfully navigating this sea of change.

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"Leveling the Playing Field" Through Broadband and Public Computers

NTEN

He spoke about FCC's expansive efforts to increase "digital literacy" for both individuals and small businesses. Many that see the free market system as leveling the economic playing field might argue against public loans or grants to small businesses. FM , a community radio station serving the Kansas City area.