Our Vision is to help bridge the digital literacy gap for students and families. Creating an inclusive, tech-driven future where every child can thrive, regardless of their background or financial situation. Our actions include creating awareness, exchanging ideas on opportunities and career pathways, connecting mentors and mentees, offering hands on technology training, and creating a community of support.
The Problem and The Solution:
As technology and AI continue to advance at a breakneck pace, we're deeply concerned that entire communities are being left behind, widening existing socio-economic gaps. To address this, we're dedicated to delivering digital literacy and AI awareness to underserved communities through collaborative partnerships with local schools, non-profits, and tech leaders. To achieve this, educating the and bring the parents along on this journey is critical. We believe in multi-generational education and inclusion to bridge the current digital divide.
What sets our approach apart is its focus on collective action, ensuring that technological progress is equitable and benefits all, not just a select few. Our vision is a future where every child, regardless of background or financial situation, has the opportunity to thrive in a tech-driven world.
References:
Many studies have been conducted on the digital literacy gaps among underrepresented elementary age students:
The Digital Divide and Girls of Color” (National Coalition of Girls’ Schools, 2018)
A review of Artificial Intelligence impact on the Digital Divide by the International Journal of Information Management (2020)
Digital Divide and Artificial Intelligence” by IEEE Global Initiative on Ethics of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems (2019)
Why Focus on Elementary and Middle School Age Students?
Research underscores the importance of early intervention, particularly in elementary and middle school, where underrepresented students are often disadvantaged in computer science education. By introducing tech education at this critical age, we can spark interest, build confidence, and empower students to pursue tech careers, ultimately becoming role models for their siblings, extended family, and broader community.
References:
Criticality of technology awareness and education at an early age has been discussed in in the below references.
Google Inc. & Gallup Inc. (2016). Trends in the State of Computer Science Education in U.S. K-12 Schools.
Gallup. (2019). Creating Pathways for All Students to Succeed in Computer Science.