Verizon Innovative Learning Schools
Free devices, connectivity, and STEM/coding curriculum for Title I middle schools in Florida.
About This Grant
Verizon Innovative Learning Schools provides free devices, internet connectivity, and STEM curriculum to Title I middle schools across the US. Selected Florida schools receive tablets or laptops for every student, a year of free connectivity, and access to Verizon's coding and digital skills curriculum.
This program addresses the digital divide directly by eliminating the device and connectivity barriers that limit technology education in under-resourced Florida schools. Schools can integrate their own coding curriculum, including physical computing, alongside the Verizon-provided materials.
View Verizon Innovative Learning SchoolsEligibility
- Title I middle schools (grades 6-8) in Florida
- Schools with demonstrated technology access gaps
- School administrators who commit to multi-year program implementation
- Schools with capacity to participate in the full program including PD
Allowable Uses
- Student devices (tablets or laptops)
- Internet connectivity for all students
- Digital skills and coding curriculum
- Teacher professional development
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- micro:bit Starter Kit — Physical computing for CS education. Aligns to Florida CS standards for computational thinking and programming at grades K-8.
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI literacy curriculum for middle and high school. Addresses AI and data literacy across Florida CS standards.
- Coding for Good Kit — Project-based coding curriculum with real-world connections. Strong alignment to Florida standards.
- micro:bit Robotics Kit — Robotics and physical computing for grades 5-12. Supports CS standards across computational thinking and programming.
Keep in Mind
Only Title I middle schools qualify. Verify your school's Title I designation before applying.
Verizon funds whole-school implementations. Partial programs or single-classroom applications are generally not accepted.
Verizon looks for schools committed to the full program duration. Administrators should be prepared to engage for the program's lifecycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this free?
Yes. Verizon covers devices, connectivity, and curriculum at no cost to the school.
Can a Florida Title I school get physical computing tools?
The core Verizon program provides devices and coding curriculum. Schools can supplement with physical computing using their Title I formula funds.
How many Florida schools get selected?
Verizon selects a limited number of schools nationally each cycle. Competition is real but this program is worth applying for given the scale of support.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment documents mapped to Florida standards, pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support. Contact us before you apply.
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