Rahway Students to Receive New Computers from Verizon Innovative Learning at Rollout Event

RAHWAY, NJ — On Wednesday, Sept. 11, Rahway Public Schools will celebrate joining Verizon Innovative Learning—Verizon’s award-winning education initiative which addresses barriers to digital inclusion and helps drive digital equity within education for some of the most vulnerable populations across the country—with a kickoff event at Rahway High School in which students will receive their own devices.

In partnership with Digital Promise, the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program works side-by-side with schools and districts to get internet-connected devices into the hands of students and to enhance how teachers use technology in the classroom. Being part of the program will keep students connected, helping to facilitate learning wherever it’s taking place.

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In addition to reliable access for every student and teacher, Verizon Innovative Learning Schools also equips each school with a technology coach and provides robust professional development support for teachers to effectively integrate technology into the classroom. Teachers in the program have reported that the initiative allows for more individualized instruction, helps them explore new ways of teaching, and elevates student engagement.

Rahway High School and Rahway 7th and 8th Grade Academy are among 34 schools joining Verizon Innovative Learning Schools for the 2024-25 school year, bringing the program’s impact to 626 schools nationwide. A total of 2,228 devices with data plans will be provided to these Rahway schools as part of the program. The market value of Verizon Innovative Learning’s investment is on average over $2.3 million per school.

“We are thrilled to join the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program and provide our students with the tools they need to succeed in today’s digital world,” said Dr. Aleya Shoieb, Superintendent of Schools. “This initiative will not only equip them with the latest technology, but also empower them to explore new learning opportunities and reach their full potential.”

“At Verizon, we all know how important access to technology and skills development is in today’s digital world,” said Mario Acosta-Velez, Region Director, Verizon Local Engagement and Corporate Social Responsibility. “That’s why we are proud to bring Verizon Innovative Learning Schools to Rahway Public Schools and enable students to develop the skills, knowledge, and capabilities to be successful and become the next generation of STEM leaders.”

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Wednesday’s kickoff event at Rahway High School will feature local students receiving their own devices, as well as:
● Firsthand remarks from administrators and program leaders on why hands-on learning experiences using
technology—particularly in middle and high school—are so important to academic achievement and lifelong
success.
● Demonstrations by teachers and students on how this technology will be used in classrooms this year.
● Music and giveaways from the Rahway Education Association (REA), along with other fun activities.

WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 11 | 4-8 p.m.
WHERE: Rahway High School | 1012 Madison Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065
WHO:
● Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe
● Dr. Aleya Shoeib | Superintendent of Schools
● Mr. Joe Toma | Board of Education President
● Mr. Dawe Peralta | Acting Principal, Rahway High School
● Local high school students receiving new devices

Related Article:

Rahway Public School District Joins Verizon Innovative Learning

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