Since 2012, Verizon has committed up to $400 million in STEM education efforts. Our Verizon Innovative Learning program addresses barriers to digital inclusion by providing free technology, connectivity, teacher training and STEM curriculum to under-resourced middle schools in the United States.

Verizon Communications Inc.

New York City, New York, United States of America
Private sector company
Established : 1983
Education and COVID-19 Response

https://www.verizon.com/about/responsibility/verizon-innovative-learning/

Objectives
Support the equitable continuation of learning
During the COVID-19 pandemic
Ensure a full and fair return to education
Following the pandemic
Strengthen learning systems
For the future
Flagship
Teachers
Supporting and empowering educators

Through Verizon Innovative Learning, teachers are empowered and provided with ongoing professional development. The professional learning is focused on leveraging mobile technology to improve student learning and to create new and innovative learning opportunities for students, including out of school and around STEM.

Verizon Innovative Learning teachers also work with students on emerging technologies and use them to solve societal issues aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Technology is allowing teachers to personalize and differentiate learning so that all students are able to achieve specific goals and take ownership of their learning. Verizon will continue to empower and support teachers by providing access to professional development and technology-rich resources.

Regional Focus

Global

Countries of Interest

United States of America

Commitment

Since 2012, Verizon has committed up to $400 million in STEM education efforts. Our Verizon Innovative Learning program addresses barriers to digital inclusion by providing free technology, connectivity, teacher training and STEM curriculum to under-resourced middle schools in the United States. Our goal is to transform the learning experience and enable students to develop the skills, knowledge, and capabilities needed to thrive in the digital world.

During the pandemic, Verizon Innovative Learning increased the monthly data plan for students reached through the program, transitioned to a virtual platform to continue teacher training, and added new resources to support remote learning.

Action areas

Digital Learning Content

Digitize curriculum
Establish and expand repositories of learning resources
Develop or provide free and contextually appropriate learning content
Build or strengthen learning platforms
Validate and certify learning
Contacts

Primary Contact

Ms. Justina Nixon-Saintil

Director, Corporate Social Responsibility

Senior Contact

Ms. Sarah Altschuller

Business & Human Rights Counsel