The superintendent of the L.A. Unified School District said the initiative is to provide more equipment and supplies needed for online education
A young student uses his electronic resources in a classroom.
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A charity fund announced by the superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District, Austin Beutner, searchRaise funds to support neediest students they don't have the benefit of being in school daily.
With the money raised Food, electronic devices such as tablets, digital bookstores and books will be delivered to help young people continue learning from home.
Donations will be made through the California Community Foundation. The initiative is part of the efforts that the Los Angeles Unified School District is doing to bring online learning to all students in the district and for which $ 100 million has already been allocated.
One of the efforts seeks provide a continuous and reliable internet connection for "at least 100,000 students who do not have internet access at home”, Through an agreement with Verizon. Additionally, the district is already offering 60 Takeaway Centers to support students and their families.
