Note to all:The implications of this would be devastating to NC’s efforts to increase educational attainment. myFutureNC EducationNC NC Labor & Economic Analysis Division (LEAD) #ncIMPACT

A4. Broadband access was critical before this crisis, especially for communities at-opportunity. People are suffering from lack of internet today - what will leaders do to address this going forward? It must be viewed as the same as electricity and water. #ncImpact @digCLT

So true! Access to and adoption of broadband is now a public safety concern in the wake of #COVID19 #ncIMPACT

.Queens University of Charlotte Prof Zachary White designed the #digital and #healthliteracy program highlighted in this clip in partnership with YMCA Charlotte. The lessons taught are even more important as we need to access reliable health information online. #ncImpact

Come join us as we figure out how to "get off this hamster wheel" and solve our state's #digitaldivide once and for all! Leslie Boney Maggie Woods Amy Huffman Sara Nichols @gunterhoos Bruce Clark Don Michael Studio, LLC

MAGGIE! Getting hyped for Thursday!! The Institute for Emerging Issues Maggie Woods

Getting started! So excited to hear GFiber's John Burchett's keynote coffee chat

We know that only about 50% of NC households making $20,000 or less per year have internet in their homes - it's no wonder that wealthier communities are fairer better in the digital divide #reconnectnc

John Burchett GFiber advocating for changing the structure of how we subsidize internet access to low income families #ReConnectNC

Thanks to The Institute for Emerging Issues for the opportunity to speak on public WiFi and #reconnectNC !

"Change the digital parking lots into digital parks!" Nicol Turner Lee is on fire today #ReConnectNC

"Successful state initiatives are multi-faceted because this problem is multi-faceted" Kathryn de Wit The Pew Trusts discussing how states are addressing the digital divide #reconnectnc

"Good enough is not enough" Throwing down some fire in this panel The Pew Trusts Nicol Turner Lee Quicken Loans NCDIT The Institute for Emerging Issues #reconnectnc

Truth! Quicken Loans The Institute for Emerging Issues #ReConnectNC

Great start this morning with Dr. Luke Smith talking about building trust #reconnecNC The Institute for Emerging Issues

"We have two pandemics - COVID and racism" Dr. Giselle Corbie-Smith talking about our collective trauma at #reconnectnc The Institute for Emerging Issues

We’re in a #twindemic” right now of COVID-19 and racism. A third wave is coming with mental health. Giselle Corbie #reconnectnc

Share your service learning project and the NC Service Learning Coalition will highlight your good work!

#ReConnectNC "Young people want careers that make a difference" Dylan Russell, Director of Lead for NC The Institute for Emerging Issues

Thrilled to speak at the WNC Rebounding Strong Summit in Cherokee to talk about advancing digital equity across the state #internetforall