“The ADE is grateful for the participation and support of AT&T and Qualcomm’s Wireless Reach initiative. The success we have achieved through this partnership clearly demonstrates what can happen when we deliver real-time solutions to communities who have far less than adequate access to mainstream broadband technology — in this case, public school students and their families based in one of the nation's most academically challenged school districts," said Alliance for Digital Equality Chairman Julius H. Hollis. “We believe that providing access to broadband technology will enhance the ability of these students to meet the challenges of the 21st Century, and we couldn’t be more proud of the results that we are seeing in these truly talented students.” "Qualcomm is very proud to collaborate with AT&T and the ADE through our Wireless Reach initiative to help end digital illiteracy,” said Dr. Paul E. Jacobs, chairman and CEO of Qualcomm. “To see these exceptional students thrive as a result of this project reinforces our view that mobile broadband can aid in improving academic achievement.” The LearningWOW initiative in Clayton County, GA provided students with laptop computers enabled with Internet connectivity to extend access to the home. Teachers received formal coaching to incorporate technology into lesson plans. This one-to-one initiative focused on project based learning. Students were able to collaborate online with each other and with their teachers. Imagine students blogging daily about math. The blog became a tool for the teacher to know what to do the next day (review the lesson, move to the next lesson, or repeat the lesson). “The entire North Clayton Middle School community is thrilled to be part of this innovative program to bring students the one-to-one instructional support they need to achieve their academic goals and lay the foundation for a successful learning experience,” said Monika Wiley, principal of North Clayton Middle School. “We look forward to continuing to work with ADE and continued success through the LearningWOW program.” About The Alliance for Digital Equality - The Alliance for Digital Equality (ADE) is a national non-profit consumer advocacy organization that serves to facilitate and ensure equal access to technology in underserved communities. The ADE also serves as a bridge between policymakers and minority individuals in order to help the public understand how legislative and regulatory policies regarding new technologies can impact and empower their daily lives.