Learning and Leading - March/April 2013

Comcast Offers Low-Cost Internet
for Families in Need

K- 12 Internet
Resource Center

K12IRC.ORG

T he digital divide—the gap be- tween those who have access to technology resources and those who don’t—is a barrier to ensuring that every child gets a quality education. Internet service has become essential for success in the global economy and to be an active citizen. But many students still don’t have internet access at home.

Comcast is making an effort to bridge that divide through the Internet Essentials program. Internet Essentials is available to U.S. households with children who receive free or reduced-price school lunches through the National School Lunch Program.

While participating in Internet Essentials, customers receive affordable internet at $9.95 a month + tax with no price increases, activation costs, or equipment rental fees.

In addition, families who qualify
for the program are eligible to pur-
chase a netbook computer at the
reduced price of $149.99, although
there is no obligation to buy.

Over 2,100 carefully selected and annotated links will provide you with the tools you need to create exciting, topical lesson plans and curriculum. Like an Instructional Resource Center in the real world, you will find...

 a solid foundation for supporting standards and assessment practices,

 classroom projects, lessons, units, field trips, extended studies, and international databases in almost every subject and across subjects,

 ideas & resources to integrate media into your curriculum,

 tips for school, family, industry, and community partnerships,

 tools for planning and managing your environment,

 professional development and publishing opportunities.

Information
and Resources
for the K- 12
community

The K- 12 Instructional Resource Center is chockfull of the best-of-breed resources for designing, implementing, and refreshing lesson plans and curriculum.

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