Civic Intelligence

Connected Nation Inc

EIN 61-1394934 • 501(c)3 • Bowling Green, KY

Profile

Connected nation is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve digital inclusion for people and places previously underserved and overlooked. Connected nation believes that states, communities, families and individuals can realize great economic and social advantages when we accelerate broadband availability and increase broadband use in all areas, rural and urban, alike. Connected nation facilitates public-private partnerships to increase access, adoption, and use of broadband and related technology, creating dramatic results that translate into economic and community growth, better education, higher quality healthcare, more efficient public service and improved quality of life. Connected nation is a leader among organizations that work in the trenches to bridge the digital divide and increase opportunities that are enabled when people have the ability and desire to connect.

191 W Professional Park CT SuiteBowling Green, KY 42104

www.connectednation.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

42nd percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 42% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

29th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 29% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

9th percentile

-32%

Higher net margin than 9% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$372,062

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.7% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

4th percentile

-36%

Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

7th percentile

-41%

Faster revenue growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets42nd percentile

Assets

Down

$5,589,713

Down $3,207,509 (-36%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$432,307

Down $645,127 (-60%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$5,157,406

Down $2,562,382 (-33%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue29th percentileNet Margin9th percentile

Revenue

Down

$7,932,625

Down $5,423,381 (-41%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$10,495,007

Down $2,769,832 (-21%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$2,562,382

Down $2,653,549 (-2911%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth4th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MAssets 2010: $2,307,942Liabilities 2010: $3,240,211Net Assets 2010: -$932,2692010Assets 2011: $2,296,163Liabilities 2011: $3,016,910Net Assets 2011: -$720,7472011Assets 2012: $1,150,080Liabilities 2012: $1,397,029Net Assets 2012: -$246,9492012Assets 2013: $3,595,703Liabilities 2013: $2,922,691Net Assets 2013: $673,0122013Assets 2014: $3,703,361Liabilities 2014: $2,501,533Net Assets 2014: $1,201,8282014Assets 2015: $3,124,902Liabilities 2015: $1,808,772Net Assets 2015: $1,316,1302015Assets 2016: $3,000,040Liabilities 2016: $1,642,417Net Assets 2016: $1,357,6232016Assets 2017: $2,836,374Liabilities 2017: $1,560,931Net Assets 2017: $1,275,4432017Assets 2018: $2,225,650Liabilities 2018: $1,026,387Net Assets 2018: $1,199,2632018Assets 2019: $2,629,715Liabilities 2019: $719,278Net Assets 2019: $1,910,4372019Assets 2020: $3,775,236Liabilities 2020: $465,497Net Assets 2020: $3,309,7392020Assets 2021: $5,021,239Liabilities 2021: $404,544Net Assets 2021: $4,616,6952021Assets 2022: $8,118,185Liabilities 2022: $489,564Net Assets 2022: $7,628,6212022Assets 2023: $8,797,222Liabilities 2023: $1,077,434Net Assets 2023: $7,719,7882023Assets 2024: $5,589,713Liabilities 2024: $432,307Net Assets 2024: $5,157,4062024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$5,589,713
Liabilities$432,307
Net Assets$5,157,406
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth7th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$20M$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MExpenses 2010: $12,511,9632010Expenses 2011: $15,852,2722011Revenue 2012: $13,208,440Expenses 2012: $13,010,209Net Income 2012: $198,2312012Revenue 2013: $13,691,782Expenses 2013: $12,747,980Net Income 2013: $943,8022013Revenue 2014: $12,262,852Expenses 2014: $11,757,877Net Income 2014: $504,9752014Revenue 2015: $7,199,349Expenses 2015: $7,085,047Net Income 2015: $114,3022015Revenue 2016: $3,852,767Expenses 2016: $3,811,274Net Income 2016: $41,4932016Revenue 2017: $3,520,725Expenses 2017: $3,602,905Net Income 2017: -$82,1802017Revenue 2018: $2,929,895Expenses 2018: $3,615,489Net Income 2018: -$685,5942018Revenue 2019: $4,497,652Expenses 2019: $3,786,478Net Income 2019: $711,1742019Revenue 2020: $5,579,915Expenses 2020: $4,180,613Net Income 2020: $1,399,3022020Revenue 2021: $16,572,653Expenses 2021: $15,265,697Net Income 2021: $1,306,9562021Revenue 2022: $13,314,360Expenses 2022: $10,302,434Net Income 2022: $3,011,9262022Revenue 2023: $13,356,006Expenses 2023: $13,264,839Net Income 2023: $91,1672023Revenue 2024: $7,932,625Expenses 2024: $10,495,007Net Income 2024: -$2,562,3822024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$7,932,625
Expenses$10,495,007
Net Income-$2,562,382
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$5,589,713
Liabilities
$432,307
Net assets
$5,157,406
Revenue
$7,932,625
Expenses
$10,495,007
Net income
-$2,562,382
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.59$0.43$5.16$7.93$10.5$2.56
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$8.80$1.08$7.72$13.4$13.3$0.09
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$8.12$0.49$7.63$13.3$10.3$3.01
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.02$0.40$4.62$16.6$15.3$1.31
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.78$0.47$3.31$5.58$4.18$1.40
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.63$0.72$1.91$4.50$3.79$0.71
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.23$1.03$1.20$2.93$3.62$0.69
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.84$1.56$1.28$3.52$3.60$0.08
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.00$1.64$1.36$3.85$3.81$0.04
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.12$1.81$1.32$7.20$7.09$0.11
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.70$2.50$1.20$12.3$11.8$0.50
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.60$2.92$0.67$13.7$12.7$0.94
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.15$1.40$0.25$13.2$13.0$0.20
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.30$3.02$0.72$15.9
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.31$3.24$0.93$12.5
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 16, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$7,932,625
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Connected nation is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve digital inclusion for people and places previously underserved and overlooked. Connected nation believes that states, communities, families and individuals can realize great economic and social advantages when we accelerate broadband availability and increase broadband use in all areas, rural and urban, alike. Connected nation facilitates public-private partnerships to increase access, adoption, and use of broadband and related technology, creating dramatic results that translate into economic and community growth, better education, higher quality healthcare, more efficient public service and improved quality of life. Connected nation is a leader among organizations that work in the trenches to bridge the digital divide and increase opportunities that are enabled when people have the ability and desire to connect.

To accelerate economic development through the growth and application of technology.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$4,466,538$3,966,370▼ $500,168
Accounts Receivable$3,151,895$495,518▼ $2,656,377
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$117,311$74,995▼ $42,316
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$78,123$70,420▼ $7,703
Total Assets$8,797,222$5,589,713▼ $3,207,509
Other Assets Total$983,355$982,410▼ $945
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,077,434$432,307▼ $645,127
Total Liabilities$1,077,434$432,307▼ $645,127
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$7,035,274$5,154,863▼ $1,880,411
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$684,514$2,543▼ $681,971
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$7,719,788$5,157,406▼ $2,562,382
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$8,797,222$5,589,713▼ $3,207,509

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$74,995$1,520,611$1,595,606
Other Assets Org$5,270--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay92nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Thomas W FerreePresident and DirectorFT$350,879$21,183$372,062
Christopher PedersenEvp, Planning and DeveloFT$221,946$25,033$246,979
Bernice BogleVice President, Treasurer,FT$219,664$25,256$244,920
Heather GateEvp, Digital InclusionFT$207,656$19,004$226,660
Jason LeggEvp, Government AffairsFT$199,622$24,161$223,783
Colin ReillyVice President, Data StrategyFT$186,952$7,604$194,556
Emily JordanVice President Foundation & Education InitiativesFT$162,479$14,061$176,540
Emily JordanVice President Foundation & Educatio-$162,479$14,061$176,540

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Gen Peggy CombsDirector
Grant E SeiffertDirector
Jay ElliotDirector
Mark McelroyDirector
Wendy LazarusDirector
Zippy DuvallDirector
John DaviesSecretary and Director

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Hr&a AdvisorsConsulting Services1700 K STREET NW SUITE 720, Washington, DC 20006$495,914
The Sanborn Map CompanyConsulting Services305 S ROCKRIMMON BLVD SUITE 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80919$387,494
Matrix IntegrationConsulting Services9505 WILLIAMSBURG PLAZA 104, Louisville, KY 40222$155,777
Portable Insights INCResearch Services401 JEFFERSON BLVD, Warwick, RI 02886$145,310
Frost Brown Todd LLCLegal Services400 W MARKET ST 3200, Louisville, KY 40202$144,912
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$6,608,824
Program Service Revenue
$1,017,721
Investment Income
$306,080
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,710,926
Change in Net Assets
$-2,562,382

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$7,932,625
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$786,124
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$8,718,749
Total Revenue per Form 990
$7,932,625
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$7,079,445
Other Expenses$3,304,982
Total Fundraising Expense$421,475
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$110,580
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$5,145,621$118,190$217,046$5,480,857
Fees for Services Other$2,020,317$21,636$86,077$2,128,030
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$577,633$15,011$24,337$616,981
Travel$508,616$20,355$16,099$545,070
Payroll Taxes$434,503$10,103$18,326$462,932
Office Expenses$431,051$11,105$9,493$451,649
Other Employee Benefits$337,285$11,089$16,033$364,407
Fees for Services Legal$161,395$11,998$12,660$186,053
Pension Plan Contributions$147,217$2,690$4,361$154,268
Information Technology$139,878$6,911$5,241$152,030
Grants to Domestic Orgs$110,580--$110,580
Advertising$59,615$2,197$1,665$63,477
Occupancy$56,535$3,078$2,333$61,946
Insurance$53,161$2,914$2,209$58,284
Depreciation Depletion$49,094$2,512$1,904$53,510
Fees for Services Accounting$22,185$1,649$1,740$25,574
Conferences and Meetings$22,037$1,123$851$24,011
Other Expenses$3,261$179$136$3,576
All Other Expenses$-559,303--$-559,303
Total Functional Expenses$9,602,896$470,636$421,475$10,495,007

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$11,312,541
Expenses per Audited Statements$10,495,007
Total Expenses per Form 990$10,495,007
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$817,534
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Various Other Less Than 5000--Digital Literacy and Learning$45,730
Somali Community of Louisville IncLouisville, KY501(c)(3)Digital Literacy and Learning$14,670
Black Male Working AcademyLexington, KY501(c)(3)Digital Literacy and Learning$9,680
Bastrop County CaresBastrop, TX501(c)(3)Digital Literacy and Learning$7,000
Friends of the Lawton Public LibraryLawton, OK501(c)(3)Digital Literacy and Learning$7,000
Mineral Point Unified School DistrictMineral Point, WI115Digital Literacy and Learning$6,500
Adelante Hispanic Achievers IncLouisville, KY501(c)(3)Digital Literacy and Learning$5,000
Gateway Area Development District IncMorehead, KY115Digital Literacy and Learning$5,000
Northeast Michigan Community Service AgencyAlpena, MI501(c)(3)Digital Literacy and Learning$5,000
Regional Senior Citizens CenterMadisonville, KY501(c)(3)Digital Literacy and Learning$5,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“A copy of the form 990 is received by the board members for their review and comment prior to its filing. The 990 is approved at a full board of directors meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“This is done through a conflict of interest questionnaire.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“A review is done for adequate compensation using comparable data of similar positions and experience/job functions of comparable organizations. Once an amount has been determined, the board approves the compensation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“Forms 1023 and 990 are available upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Connected Nation Inc
EIN
61-1394934
Phone
2707814320
Address
191 W PROFESSIONAL PARK CT SUITE, BOWLING GREEN, KY 42104

Signing Officer

Name
Thomas W Ferree
Title
Chairman and CEO
Phone
2707814320
Signed
2025-07-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Thomas W Ferree
Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
Ky
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
68
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Blue & Co LLC
Address
250 WEST MAIN STREET SUITE 2900, LEXINGTON, KY 40507
Preparer
Rick Shields CPA
Phone
8592531100
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consultants: program service expenses 1,903,134. Management and general expenses 18,715. Fundraising expenses 82,995. Total expenses 2,004,844. Payroll processing fees: program service expenses 32,694. Management and general expenses 2,431. Fundraising expenses 2,565. Total expenses 37,690. Background checks and other fees: program service expenses 3,550. Management and general expenses 264. Fundraising expenses 279. Total expenses 4,093. Flexible spending account fees: program service expenses 3,035. Management and general expenses 226. Fundraising expenses 238. Total expenses 3,499. Research: program service expenses 77,904. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 77,904.”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“The method did not change from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Accounting principles generally accepted in the united states of america require management to evaluate tax positions taken by the organization and recognize a tax liability if the organization has taken an uncertain position that more likely than not would not be sustained upon examination by various federal and state taxing authorities. Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by the organization, and has concluded that as of december 31, 2024 and 2023 there are no uncertain positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Income for cn ventures - included on separate tax return 717,664.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Expenses for cn ventures - included on separate tax return 749,074.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0INTERNET EXCHANGE POINTS (IXPS) - IN 2022, THE ORGANIZATION FORMED A 50/50 JOINT VENTURE (JV) WITH ALLIED COLO, LLC AND ITS PRINCIPAL, HUNTER NEWBY A PIONEER IN NETWORK INTERCONNECTION INFRASTRUCTURE CALLED "CONNECTED NATION INTERNET EXCHANGE POINTS, LLC" (CNIXP). THE PURPOSE OF THE JV IS TO BUILD CARRIER-NEUTRAL IXP FACILITIES IN 125 REGIONAL HUB CITIES ACROSS AMERICA FOCUSING PRIMARILY ON UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES, AT RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY PARKS, AND ADJACENT TO MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.IXPS ARE HARDENED, SECURE, DATA CENTER-LIKE FACILITIES IN WHICH INTERNET NETWORKS OF ALL TYPES "MEET, OR INTERCONNECT WITH ONE ANOTHER, TO EXCHANGE DATA TRAFFIC. THIS IS CALLED PEERING. LOCAL INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS (ISPS), MIDDLE MILE NETWORKS, TIER 1 CARRIERS, MOBILE NETWORKS, EDUCATION NETWORKS, AND CLOUD & CONTENT COMPANIES (SUCH AS AMAZON AND NETFLIX) CONNECT WITH ONE ANOTHER IN IXPS KEEPING DATA TRAFFIC LOCAL THAT CAN STAY LOCAL WHILE MAKING THE ROUTING OF DATA TRAFFIC TO POINTS BEYOND MORE EFFICIENT. THIS REDUCES WHAT IS CALLED "LATENCY, OR LAG TIME, AND SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVES REGIONAL INTERNET PERFORMANCE. IXPS ALSO SERVE AS REGIONAL MARKETPLACES FOR WHOLESALE AND BACKHAUL COMPETITION, SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCING PRICES FOR LOCAL ISPS, UNIVERSITIES, K-12 SCHOOLS, AND ULTIMATELY END-USERS, WHILE ALSO FOSTERING NEW DIRECT NETWORK PATHWAYS INTO AND OUT OF THE REGION, THEREBY INCREASING THE RESILIENCY OF THE INTERNET FOR EVERYONE.IN 2024, CNIXP RECEIVED A $5 MILLION GRANT FROM THE STATE OF KANSAS TO BUILD ITS FIRST FACILITY ON THE CAMPUS OF WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY. THIS FACILITY WILL BE THE FIRST IXP IN KANSAS, AND IS EXPECTED TO BE OPERATIONAL IN THE 1ST QUARTER OF 2026.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0EDUCATION - THE ORGANIZATION HAS LED A RANGE OF K-12 EDUCATION INITIATIVES AIMED AT CLOSING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE IN SCHOOLS AND HOMES. THESE EFFORTS FOCUS ON IDENTIFYING AND ADDRESSING GAPS IN SCHOOL CONNECTIVITY, CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY, AND AT-HOME INTERNET ACCESS - REFERRED TO AS THE "HOMEWORK GAP" - PARTICULARLY AMONG VULNERABLE STUDENT POPULATIONS IN RURAL OR URBAN COMMUNITIES.THROUGH TARGETED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, POLICY ADVOCACY, AND RESEARCH, CONNECTED NATION WORKS TO ENSURE THAT FEDERAL AND STATE PROGRAMS, SUCH AS E-RATE, DELIVER MAXIMUM IMPACT. THE ORGANIZATION COLLABORATES WITH EXECUTIVE AGENCIES, LAWMAKERS, SCHOOL DISTRICT LEADERS, AND PRIVATE-SECTOR PARTNERS TO PROMOTE BEST PRACTICES THAT IMPROVE SCHOOL NETWORK DESIGN, INCREASE INTERNET SPEEDS, AND REDUCE OVERALL CONNECTIVITY COSTS, ENSURING ALL STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO THE DIGITAL TOOLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED.PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAMS: THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH CORPORATE PARTNERS TO IMPLEMENT PHILANTHROPIC PROGRAMS THAT MAKE CONNECTIVITY SOLUTIONS, SUCH AS MOBILE LONG-TERM EVOLUTION (LTE) AND 5G DATA SERVICES, AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS FOR AT-HOME USE. THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERED WITH AT&T TO DISTRIBUTE MORE THAN 40,000 MOBILE WI-FI HOTSPOTS TO SCHOOLS AND NON-PROFITS THAT SERVE DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS. THE HOTSPOTS INCLUDED 14 MONTHS OF FREE SERVICE. BUILDING ON THIS MOMENTUM, IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION LEVERAGED THE AMAZON EERO PROGRAM MENTIONED ABOVE TO DISTRIBUTE SOME OF THE EEROS IN MICHIGAN. THESE ADVANCED MESH WI-FI SYSTEMS WERE PROVIDED TO FAMILIES IDENTIFIED THROUGH SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, AND DIGITAL INCLUSION PROGRAMS, FOCUSING ON LOW-INCOME AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. THE INITIATIVE WAS DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN IN-HOME BROADBAND PERFORMANCE, ENABLING STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ACCESS ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORMS, TELEHEALTH SERVICES, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL DIGITAL RESOURCES. THIS PARTNERSHIP UNDERSCORES THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMITMENT TO LEVERAGING CORPORATE COLLABORATION TO ADVANCE DIGITAL ACCESS FOR ALL.SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY INVENTORY: THE ORGANIZATION HAS COLLABORATED WITH THE UTAH EDUCATION AND TELEHEALTH NETWORK (UETN) TO CONDUCT A BIENNIAL STATEWIDE SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY INVENTORY SINCE 2015. THIS COLLABORATION HAS BEEN HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL AND EFFECTIVE, WITH 100% PARTICIPATION FROM ALL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND CHARTERS IN THE STATE OF UTAH. THE INVENTORY PORTAL AND REPORTS PLAY A CRUCIAL ROLE IN PROVIDING MEANINGFUL DATA COLLECTION, ANALYSIS, AND REPORTING TO STATE, LEGISLATIVE, AND EDUCATIONAL LEADERS ABOUT THE STATE OF INVENTORY FOR DIGITAL LEARNING AND TEACHING IN UTAH.UNIVERSAL CONNECTIVITY IMPERATIVE: CN COLLABORATED WITH THE STATE EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION (SETDA) AND OTHER NATIONAL EDUCATION STAKEHOLDERS TO DEVELOP THE UNIVERSAL CONNECTIVITY IMPERATIVE. THIS INVOLVEMENT INCLUDED PARTICIPATION IN THE STEERING COMMITTEE AND WORKING GROUPS, AS WELL AS SERVING AS A LEAD AUTHOR. THE REPORT, RELEASED IN JANUARY 2025, BUILDS ON THE INSIGHTS AND RESEARCH FROM THREE PREVIOUS SETDA BROADBAND IMPERATIVE REPORTS. IT PROVIDES A THOROUGH ANALYSIS OF INTERNET ACCESS IN K-12 EDUCATION, EXAMINING BOTH THE PROGRESS MADE SINCE THE LAST REPORT AND THE EMERGING CHALLENGES. CN CONTRIBUTED VALUABLE EXAMPLES OF PROGRESS AND POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS TO HELP INFORM THIS NATIONAL REPORT.
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