AT&T AND PRAIRIE VIEW A&M CONTRIBUTED TO DONATE LAPTOPS TO EDCOUCH STUDENTS

EDCOUCH, Texas – AT&T supplied Prairie View A&M with laptops to distribute to Edcouch-Elsa ISD students on Aug.14. The laptops, were funded by an AT&T donation. This effort is an element of the AT&T Connected Learning initiative, which is part of their companywide, $2 billion commitment from 2021- 2023 to help address the digital divide through internet accessibility, affordability, and safe adoption.

Recognizing the importance of technology in today’s education landscape Prairie View A&M organized the distribution of 50 laptops to students in the Edcouch community. The heartwarming gesture took place at the Edcouch Community Center. Distinguished attendees were Paco Sanchez from Texas State Representative Oscar Longoria’s office, Senator Morgan LaMantia, and Dr. Benavidez: E-E ISD Superintendent.

AT&T and Human-I-T, a nonprofit that aims to create equitable access to the Internet, partnered to help address the digital divide; Furthermore, provided the Edcouch community with the connectivity, computers, and digital skills needed for success in school and life. 

State Sen. Morgan LaMantia addressed the importance of technology and appreciation of AT&T and Human-I-T for their donation to the Edcouch community. 

 “On behalf of our community, I extend heartfelt gratitude to AT&T for their generous laptop donation. A significant step towards bridging the digital divide and empowering our students,” City of Edcouch Mayor Virginio Gonzalez said. “Technology serves as a powerful tool that empowers students to explore limitless possibilities and expand their horizons. Access to the internet, devices, and skills are needed to benefit from the online world,” Gonzalez said 

"AT&T is proud to collaborate with organizations like Human-I-T to help close the digital equity gap in Edcouch. Many students here lack the devices and digital literacy they need for online learning and other online opportunities. Access to computers is vital in helping to bridge the digital divide and we are glad we can assist in providing these resources to those who need them most," said J.D. Salinas, vice president of External Affairs for AT&T.