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LaTonya Neely has always been interested in health and nutrition. But it was her young son’s struggles with being bullied for his weight that prompted this military veteran to drastically change the way her family approached wellness — and launch a new business, as well.

Educators can learn directly from leading edtech experts on Tuesday, November 4, at Elevating Innovation: Thinking in an AI World presented by Digital Promise and Verizon. This virtual conference is free to all educators as part of Verizon Innovative Learning

For some teens, a blank computer screen isn’t very daunting; but for these diverse learners — struggling with dyslexia, ADHD and other executive functioning skills — even writing one sentence can be tough.

One year after Hurricane Helene’s devastation, Verizon announced it is erasing an additional $5 million in consumer debt for thousands of North Carolinians still rebuilding their lives.

Naomi Romo holds deep appreciation for the work her parents have put into Anghelo’s Suit & Tux in Miami, Florida. “I am sitting here today because of the dreams and all the effort put into this family vision,” Romo says.

As an entrepreneur, Mark Patterson knows his strengths and knows when to pivot. When he launched Civilized Coffee, he soon realized that roasted and whole bean coffee was a highly competitive and very expensive market.

The Bronx Writing Academy launched a Verizon Innovative Learning (VIL) Lab, equipping students with technology like 3D printers, VR gear, AI, and robotics.

The tech team at Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes (ALBA) isn’t your typical computer club.

Today, in partnership with Hyfi and the Center for Neighborhood Technology, Verizon launches its floodwater sensors in the city of Chicago to provide city managers, emergency preparedness officials and affected communities with a groundbreaking level of information

Foreign Language Academy in Kansas City builds student confidence through adaptable, tech-forward lesson plans.

Working students in Chicago invited to one-of-a-kind ‘Career Spark’ fair on June 27 offering resources to balance work and life, apply to jobs in real time, and access professional headshots, networking swag and more

If finding yourself in a dark warehouse filled with dozens of mannequins in disarray sounds like an unlikely beginning for a new business — well, it probably is. But that’s precisely where Judi Henderson’s entrepreneurial journey began.

Helen Mathis taught accounting as a vocational instructor for 30 years before facing a career-defining moment: The school where she worked closed and Mathis knew she needed a new plan

Tiffany Paovella was running a restaurant in her hometown of Ossining, New York, when she realized that the ups and downs of the food service industry were becoming less palatable to her.

When LaNeta and Doug Roth opened Scary Strokes, an 11,000-square-foot black light mini golf course and arcade, they wanted to bring a little family vacation magic to their hometown of Waldorf, Maryland.

Verizon announces a substantial $5 billion commitment over the next five years with the launch of a new Small Business Supplier Accelerator.

Greg Pardo knew he was ready for a change when he saw a job posting for a Verizon Innovative Learning Lab STEAM Specialist in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Embracing technology in the classroom doesn’t come naturally to all teachers. But for two Verizon Innovative Learning School Coaches — Jennifer Doherty at William Sheppard Middle School in San Jose, California, and Dr. RoseMarie McCandless

Today, at the first-ever Verizon Digital Wellness Summit hosted by Drew Barrymore, Verizon is unveiling a series of initiatives aimed at promoting healthy digital habits for families.

Verizon Innovative Learning, an award-winning education initiative, has reached over 8.5 million students, bringing Verizon closer to its goal of empowering 10 million by 2030.

At just 16 years old, Miles Davis, a high-school senior from Washington, D.C., is already charting a path towards a STEM career.

In the Compton Unified School District in Compton, CA, technology isn’t simply a tool to get things done; district leaders see technology as a means for transformation — and they’re determined to give every student equitable access.

Impact Podcast with John Shegerian has announced its roster of guests for Q1 of 2025, featuring a who’s who of circularity, sustainability and corporate responsibility all-stars from many of the world’s leading brands.The Webby Award honored show is hosted by John Shegerian, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of ERI, the nation’s leading fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company.Upcoming episodes for the first quarter of 2025

The Verizon Foundation is stepping up to support communities devastated by the Southern California fires and windstorms with a total of $1 million in donations. The contributions aim to provide much-needed aid and resources to support firefighters and the community.

Visit Pregúntale a Lisa for Free Medical Support Service for California wildfires.

When Rifat Kabir Sharna moved from Bangladesh to Columbus, Ohio, in November 2023 with her husband, she had a goal: to make her mark in the tech industry.

When the isolation of the pandemic left Michael Odulana of Union City, New Jersey, feeling disconnected, he turned to nature: specifically, plants — lots of plants.

The donation of 35 iPads, enough to equip an entire class, was made to enhance learning for third-grade students, including English Language Learners, at this top-performing Ridgewood school.

Verizon Innovative Learning HQ offers more than 450 tech-based, turn-key lessons from trusted educational partners such as McGraw Hill, Discovery Education, and Arizona State University, in core curriculum subjects such as geography and biology.

To grow and scale their company — a coffee roastery with wholesale, direct-to-consumer, catering, and retail business — Kenzel turned to the free resources available from Verizon Small Business Digital Ready.

The electronic devices were distributed with Council Member Gale A. Brewer to support students from K to 8th grade at this school which is part of District 75.

To deal with that uncertainty and to continue evolving their businesses, these four veterans acquired small business knowledge that led to success in channeling their big ideas into lives of continued service.

While looking for funding to raise awareness of her business in its second year, Young Bowens turned to Verizon Small Business Digital Ready grant program for small business owners.

For the students in this rural district, “the Verizon Innovative Learning Lab technology and curriculum has provided access to our students that they did not have before,” says Charlotte Hansen, principal at the school.

Mural Design by Acclaimed South Florida Artist, SURGE (Sergio J. Quinonez)

Educators can learn directly from leading edtech experts on Thursday, November 14, at the third annual Elevating Innovation virtual conference presented by Digital Promise and Verizon.

Verizon and Wounded Warrior Project® are partnering to support at least 1,000 veterans with upskilling between this year’s Veterans Day and next year’s Veterans Day. The partnership leverages Verizon’s free Skill Forward program.

Only 20% of Large Companies Increased Promotion Opportunities, According to 2024 American Opportunity IndexW.W. Grainger, Costco, Capital One, Meta and ServiceNow Top This Year’s Ranking

You can become the sport's next great family dynasty with generational phone service to match

The Verizon Foundation is stepping up to support communities devastated by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton with a total of $2 million in donations to aid relief and recovery efforts.

For Geraldine Sanchez, a retiree from Houston, learning cutting-edge technology every week is par for the course. “It’s so important to keep learning,” says Sanchez, 69. “Just because you’re a certain age doesn’t mean you have to stop learning.”

As access to capital is a common challenge for entrepreneurs, Verizon is announcing new $10,000 grant funding opportunities available for small businesses via the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready platform.

When Terry Beltrán was a student at Michigan State University, she remembers being the only Latina in her industrial engineering program. In difficult moments, she felt she could have benefited from more support.

For Webb, who worked with Verizon Small Business Digital Ready experts both in group courses as well as 1:1 sessions, the human element is the true strength of the program.

Verizon Innovative Learning announces the opening of 18 new Verizon Innovative Learning Labs, a new augmented reality app to make the Lab experience accessible to students nationwide, and free STEM workshops for middle school students on college campuses across the country.

This spring at Vista Academy in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY, middle school students tackled a complicated problem: Thinking like scientists and engineers, they were asked to solve the issue of underwater pollution in the Pacific Ocean.

As we prepare to return to classrooms this fall, NYU Tandon’s NYC Media Lab, in partnership with Verizon, delivers on our joint commitment to empower educators and engage students by releasing brand-new immersive learning resources on Verizon Innovative Learning HQ

HITN, the premier Spanish-language public media network in the United States, proudly announces its donation of over 200 iPads to organizations in underserved neighborhoods, focusing not only on schools, but also on community centers, and nursing homes in NYC’s five boroughs.This effort is a testament to HITN's dedication to advancing educational programming and technological access within Hispanic and Latino communities. The electronic devices will be distributed to after-school participants, s

As teachers and students prepare to return to classrooms this Fall, Verizon is furthering its commitment to powering tomorrow’s leaders and ensuring all students have an opportunity to succeed through its award-winning initiative, Verizon Innovative Learning.

Ah, middle school. Whether you recall your own experiences (I’m still trying to forget) or happen to have a middle schooler of your own (I’ll lend you mine for a while...), you’ll probably agree that it’s a time marked by transition.