Hitn, the main public television network in Spanish in the United States, donated 50 iPads to the PS M811 Mickey Mantle school, located in Manhattan. The initiative seeks to strengthen digital learning tools for PK-12 students and reflects Hitn’s commitment to technological inclusion in communities with an important Hispanic population.
The donation, managed by Councilor Gale A. Brewer, supports the mission of the school to offer academic excellence through innovative programs that promote critical thinking and align with the educational standards of the state of New York. IPADS will allow students to access dynamic content, deepen their learning and acquire fundamental digital skills.
“Students and teachers will benefit a lot from this donation, since we use these iPads and various technologies for multiple purposes. Particularly for academic evaluations, main instruction and academic intervention programs. Students can use these devices individually to improve their literacy skills,” said PS M811 director John McCormick.
Councilor Brewer stressed the importance of this contribution: “The Mickey Mantle school provides essential specialized support to students with significant challenges, including autistic spectrum disorder, cognitive delays and sensory impediments. Technology plays a vital role in improving learning and guaranteeing that each student has access to the tools he needs to succeed. I am happy to have been able to connect to Mike Nieves of Hitn with the director McCormick, And I am proud to see how this donation is making a difference in the lives of our students.
For his part, Michael D. Nieves, president and executive director of Hitn, said: “In Hitn, we believe that technology plays a fundamental role in academic success and learning throughout life. By providing these iPads, we seek to support the educational journey of the students of the Mickey Mantle school and reinforce our commitment to digital inclusion.”
The PS M811 Mickey Mantle is part of the 75th district, a network of 69 schools in New York City dedicated to students with disabilities that require additional support. This district offers educational, vocational and behavioral programs for students in the autistic spectrum, with serious cognitive delays or multiple disabilities.
With initiatives like this, Hitn continues to lead efforts to close the digital gap in New York City, promoting access to essential technologies to ensure that all students have equal opportunities in their educational development.
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