• AT&T Provides 25 iPads to Utopian Academy of the Arts Students

    CommunityEducationPress Release

    ELLENWOOD, December 16, 2024

    AT&T’s Field Operations provided Utopian Academy of the Arts with 25 refurbished iPads to distribute to its students.

    The iPads were given to Utopian Academy students to help close the digital divide in Clayton County. Human I-T will provide one year of tech support for the student’s devices. 

    Utopian Academy for the Arts was founded with the support of the local community and business and civic leaders who believe that the children of Clayton County deserve a high-quality performing arts school with a rigorous academic program to prepare them for success in college and careers.

    “AT&T’s donation of iPads to Utopian Academy students will have a transformative impact on our students’ educational experience. This gift not only enhances their ability to learn and engage with cutting-edge technology, but it also opens doors to new possibilities, sparking creativity and innovation,” said Dr. Artesius Miller, Founder & CEO, Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School Network. “By addressing the digital equity gap, AT&T is empowering our students to compete and thrive in an increasingly digital world. Together, we are equipping the next generation with the tools they need to achieve their dreams.” 

    “By providing access to essential technology, AT&T’s donation of laptops to Utopian Academy students not only enhances educational opportunities but also helps bridge the digital equity gap for Clayton County youth and families,” said Valencia Williamson, President & CEO, Clayton County Chamber of Commerce. “We appreciate AT&T’s continued commitment to Clayton County and their efforts to close the digital divide in our local communities.” 

    This effort is part of the AT&T Connected Learning® initiative to help address the digital divide through internet accessibility, affordability and safe adoption. AT&T is committing $5 billion to help 25 million people get and stay connected to high-speed internet by 2030. 

    “At AT&T, we are committed to helping close the digital equity gap, and we are proud to provide Utopian Academy students with the technology and digital resources they need to thrive,” said Brandon Hartley, Director of External Affairs, AT&T Georgia. “Through this collaboration, we are empowering Utopian Academy students with the promise of tomorrow and connecting more Georgians to greater possibility.”
     

    Learn more at att.com/connectedlearning. 
     
    *About Utopian Academy for the Arts 
    Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School Network is a free, high-performing, public charter school network that serves elementary, middle, and high school students. Utopian Academy for the Arts is the only public charter school network in Georgia to offer a comprehensive educational program in the dramatic, media, visual and creative arts! Our educational model leverages the positive effects of arts education to engage and inspire underserved students, develop their academic and artistic potential, and prepare them to be leaders in their communities. Our course catalog includes coding, animation, game design theatre, dance, film and television, music appreciation, broadcast and video production.
     
    *About Human I-T
    At Human-I-T, we create equitable access to opportunity by providing devices, internet access, digital skills training, and tech support for communities left on the wrong side of the digital divide—while at the same time, empowering businesses and organizations to do good by diverting technology from landfills to protect our planet. We believe access to technology is a right, not a privilege. It’s what allows people to study remotely, apply for jobs, attend telehealth appointments, connect with distant family, or explore new ideas and perspectives. In order to shrink this divide, we make it easy for our partners to do good––join us to create a world where everyone can access opportunities to unlock their full potential.
     
    *About Philanthropy & Social Innovation at AT&T  
    We’re committed to advancing education, creating opportunities, strengthening communities, and improving lives. As part of our companywide commitment to address the digital divide, we launched AT&T Connected Learning® to invest in connectivity and technology, digital literacy, and education solutions to help today’s learners succeed inside and outside of the classroom. Since 2008 we’ve committed to programs that help millions of students across all 50 states, Washington D.C. and around the world, particularly those in underserved communities.  
     
    For more information, contact:
    Mary Elizabeth Roberson
    AT&T Corporate Communications
    Email: mr696x@att.com

    AT&T Provides 25 iPads to Utopian Academy of the Arts Students