Fellows mentioned in this story: Brad Bennett, Cohort V

From Hawai‘i Public Radio:

A statewide broadband mapping initiative is underway in rural communities, aiming to produce a snapshot of internet connectivity in the islands.

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed a new emphasis on the need for internet access for school, work, and health care. But there are still households across the state who lack access.

At the height of the pandemic, Native Hawaiian educator Brad Bennett joined other educators on the Big Island in bridging the digital divide and providing refurbished computers to students in need.

Listen at hawaiipublicradio.org.