Beaumont Independent School District (BISD) in Southeast Texas was faced with an insurmountable task—how to equitably provide connectivity and educational resources to students who did not have access to the internet, hotspots, and devices with tight resources and budgets. These are vital components of instruction powering student equity and achievement in public and private education.

Connectivity for students nets even greater community connections.

In partnership with T-Mobile for Education, BISD also uplifts the entire community through a technological ripple effect. By getting parents and families involved, along with students, the entire community is benefiting from learning new technologies, and acquiring skills like Microsoft Office or career-developing online education.