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February Cause Awareness: Black History Month

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February is Black History Month in many countries in the United States and Canada, an annual observance dedicated to honoring and acknowledging the valuable contributions of Black people in both nations. Keep reading to learn more about Black History Month and how you can get involved!

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60+ Spring Fundraising Ideas for Every Nonprofit

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Pick a beach, park, or other public space and set up a donation table for community members to give to help your cause. Reading challenge Issue a community-wide reading challenge this spring to encourage literacy in your community. Encourage participants to take advantage of your local public library and get reading!

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La Conner Regional Library: Windows MultiPoint Server Case Study

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Like most libraries, La Conner Library provides public access computers to patrons to use however they wish. They also have a homework help program for school children and offer a variety of digital literacy computer classes. Patrons can also bring their own laptops and tablets and use the library's free WiFi. 1 USB Hub.

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La Conner Regional Library: Windows MultiPoint Server Case Study

Tech Soup

Like most libraries, La Conner Library provides public access computers to patrons to use however they wish. They also have a homework help program for school children and offer a variety of digital literacy computer classes. Patrons can also bring their own laptops and tablets and use the library's free WiFi. 1 USB Hub.

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The Birth of a Field: Digital Media and Learning

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Photo from public photos tagged with macarthur in NMC flickr stream. This morning I attended the MacArthur Foundation Digital Learning briefing that was taking place at the Natural History Museum in NYC. He noted that media literacy has to be integrated as a skill set in all places. local time). It starts in the home.

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5 Tips to Plan Engaging Virtual Volunteer Opportunities

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Virtual advocacy opportunities — Teach volunteers to be strong advocates for your cause. For example, if your nonprofit specializes in teaching financial literacy, you can set up an advice line for community members to call in with their financial questions. How to log into your online systems or live stream.

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"Leveling the Playing Field" Through Broadband and Public Computers

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He spoke about FCC's expansive efforts to increase "digital literacy" for both individuals and small businesses. He reported on current broadband adoption and made a case for the need to develop private-public partnerships to close the "digital divide." History has taught us that information is not the domain of the wealthy," he noted.