Verizon News


  • Verizon Tech Savvy Awards

    The Verizon Tech Savvy Awards honor programs that improve parents and children's understanding and use of technology. The 2008 winners were announced at the National Conference on Family Literacy presented by the National Center for Family Literacy. read more >>

  • Thinkfinity.org Launches Enhanced Website

    Innovative changes, enhancements and additions to the popular Thinkfinity.org Web site were unveiled Friday morning at WNET's Teaching & Learning Celebration in New York. read more >>

  • Verizon Scholarship Program

    As a champion of education in the communities we serve, Verizon is proud to clear that path for our employees by granting scholarships to their children.read more >>

  • Verizon Foundation Announces Grant to Olcottt Education Society in Chennai, India

    The Verizon Foundation announced a $20,000 grant to the Olcott Education Society in Chennai, India to assist students in improving English language and computer skills. The grant is the Foundation's first in India.read more >>

  • Verizon's Innovation in Education Award

    Before a crowd of more than 200 leaders in the field of education, Verizon Foundation President Patrick Gaston announced plans to invest $1.2 million in grants to provide training and free online resources to teachers in 17 states through Thinkfinity.org.
     
    Gaston made the announcement Wednesday during a celebration of American Education Week at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Also at the event, the Verizon Foundation awarded U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon with its first Innovation in Education Award.read more >>

  • Thinkfinity Introduces a Parent Portal

    Thinkfinity debuts an exciting collection of online educational resources for parents to help with homework provide opportunities for extra practice and skill-building, engage their creativity and much more!link to page >>

  • Verizon Foundation President Speaks at NCTE Conference

    Verizon President Patrick Gaston had the honor of introducing noted author Amy Tan as the keynote speaker at the National Council of Teachers of English annual conference.
     
    Gaston, speaking on the partnership between NCTE and the Verizon Foundation said "Our partnership was founded on our shared belief that literacy is the foundational skill that lifts people and allows them to be free — free to learn and free to take their place in society."