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Comcast, MHCRC and Free Geek Unite

Free Geek, Comcast, and the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission will unite on December 7th at 10 a.m., unveiling an exciting announcement that embodies the spirit of community in Portland. In today's world, we recognize the profound role that technology plays in our daily lives. It's no longer just about owning a device; it's about harnessing the knowledge and skills to effectively navigate and leverage these devices, paving the way for digital equity and equal opportunities for everyone in our vibrant community. Partnership Announcement video.

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Read more about the article TechSmart Initiative for Student Success Final Impact Report Released

TechSmart Initiative for Student Success Final Impact Report Released

The Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission (MHCRC) officially wrapped up the TechSmart Initiative for Student Success in school year 2022/2023 after investing nearly $16 million over eight years to school districts in Multnomah County including: Centennial, David Douglas, Gresham Barlow, Parkrose, Portland Public, and Reynolds School Districts. Read the Final Initiative Impact Report.

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Read more about the article TechSmart Teachers and Students Better Prepared for Distance Learning

TechSmart Teachers and Students Better Prepared for Distance Learning

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The TechSmart Initiative, launched in 2014 by the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission (MHCRC), sought to strategically invest $19 million in Multnomah County schools over a 7-year period to provide K-12 school districts with grants and evaluation resources to identify effective classroom instruction that uses technology to foster improvement in academic outcomes for all students. The MHCRC partnered with All Hands Raised to establish specific academic outcomes key to student success and which resulted in greater rates of high school completion. In 2019, the MHCRC awarded its final TechSmart Initiative grants to projects that will run through 2023. Pacific Research…

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Read more about the article Community Technology Grants Cycle Now Open

Community Technology Grants Cycle Now Open

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The Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission (MHCRC) is pleased to announce the opening of its 2021 Community Technology Grants funding cycle and encourages eligible organizations to apply. The program supports local entities in producing video content to be shared on the community media center channels in order to support project-related goals and objectives. This year, up to $800,000 is available to support use of technology resources for a public benefit. Click this link to Learn more & apply! Applicants Must: Serve residents within Multnomah County, ORAddress at least one of the stated four public benefit areas: Reduce DisparitiesImprove Community InvolvementImprove…

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Black Lives Matter

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The Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission (MHCRC) is a committed advocate and ally to those of us who have lived our lives in an environment of systemic oppression and racism. The murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd were daylighted through the use of video, and like the film and images from the civil rights movement of the 1950’s and 60’s, they tell an undeniable story of white supremacy, discrimination and racially-motivated violence. The visual confirmation of these hateful actions endured by Black Americans became real to the world when they saw it with their own eyes. In…

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Read more about the article YOUR VO!CE 2020: Community Survey Is Closed

YOUR VO!CE 2020: Community Survey Is Closed

*** Findings from the survey will be combined with other data collection efforts and compiled into a final study to be released Summer 2020. Stay tuned! *** How does access to the Internet affect people’s lives in Multnomah County? Who is included in our digital economy and who’s being left out? Whose voices and experiences are being represented in local media? Your Vo!ce 2020 intends to find out. The Your Vo!ce-Our Communications Technology 2020 initiative seeks to understand who has access to the Internet and media technology; how people are using technology to connect, inform and engage in their communities;…

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