Net Literacy In The News

‘Silent leader’ bolsters school’s service clubs By Andy Gammill IndyStar.com June 2, 2008 The valedictorians may get to give the commencement speeches, but many graduating seniors this year excelled in areas beyond academics: in the arts, service to the community and other ways. The Star will tell the stories of some of those metro-area students … Read More » “‘Silent leader’ bolsters school’s service clubs”

Carmel seniors assist seniors, get scholarships Submitted by Tony Willis Posted: May 27, 2008 Computers, cell phones, and other technology have shortened the distance between family and friends. From sending an email, creating a photo album online, or sending instant messages; these simple tasks are taken for granted by today’s youth. But, to most senior … Read More » “Carmel seniors assist seniors, get scholarships”

Published on: May 2nd, 2008 12:06am by: [email protected] Merrillville, IN (OPENPRESS) May 2, 2008 — Net Literacy is a youth empowered nonprofit organization headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, that provides computer access to schools, charities, and libraries, in an effort to increase computer and Internet literacy, and Internet safety awareness. Net Literacy has provided computer access … Read More » “DirectBuy Helps Bridge the Digital Divide”

Verizon Foundation awards $20,000 grant to Net Literacy program Times Community Publishing Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry thanked the Verizon Foundation Thursday for its $20,000 grant that will help as many as 3,000 people have access to basic computer classes, Internet safety and online mentoring as part of the Fort Wayne Net Literacy program. The … Read More » “Verizon Foundation awards $20,000 grant to Net Literacy program”

Fort Wayne Net Literacy Program Given $20,000 Grant InsideINdianaBusiness.com Report Updated: 4/18/2008 11:55:24 AM The Verizon Foundation has given the City of Fort Wayne a $20,000 grant to help with the Fort Wayne Net Literacy program. The money will allow as many as 3,000 people to have access to basic computer classes, Internet safety and … Read More » “Fort Wayne Net Literacy Program Given $20,000 Grant”

State unveils program to promote Internet safety Updated: April 7, 2008 05:05 PM Kevin Rader/Eyewitness News Statehouse – The state wants to make the Internet safer for Indiana students and families. The state’s superintendent for public instruction, Dr. Sue Ellen Reed, announced a $100,000 campaign to increase Internet safety. The program includes student-led programs in … Read More » “State unveils program to promote Internet safety”

Submitted by Nancy S. Heck Posted: March 20, 2008 On March 24, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. at Carmel High School, Mayor Jim Brainard will recognize the student volunteers of Net Literacy with a proclamation commending their five years of service and contributions to the City of Carmel and other cities throughout Indiana. Net Literacy, originally … Read More » “Brainard recognizes Net Literacy’s community service”

Students launch $100,000 Internet safety campaign Written by Staff, on 03-12-2008 10:00 Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Suellen Reed joined Net Literacy, an Indiana-based, student-led nonprofit, to launch a $100,000 campaign to increase Internet safety for students and families across the state this week. The campaign includes student-led programs held in local schools and a … Read More » “Students launch $100,000 Internet safety campaign”

PR Newswire, March 11, 2008 Winning Team Bridged Digital Divide Between Senior Citizens and Their Families PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Every day new technology emerges that brings distant friends and families closer together. Whether it is sending an instant-message, e-mail or pictures online, these quick and simple computer tasks are nothing new to today’s teens that … Read More » “PNY Technologies Announces Grand Prize Winning Team of First Annual Scholarship Program, Seniors Helping Seniors”