YMCA of the USA and The Achievery(SM) collaborate to Bridge Digital Divide for Students Nationwide | PR Newswire [Video]

, /PRNewswire/ — YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the national resource office for the 2,600+ YMCAs across the country, is excited to announce the launch of a $1 million national collaboration with The Achievery^SM to provide increased access to digital learning opportunities and help close existing technology gaps at YMCA before and afterschool programs across the country.

The Achievery^SM aligns with the Y’s mission of inclusivity by addressing the digital divide, helping more students thrive in digital learning environments while narrowing the homework gap. The collaboration will grant select Y locations across the US access to The Achievery^SM, a free digital online platform delivering rich and entertaining educational content and literary resources that help promote learning everywhere.

Through this collaboration, select Y before and afterschool programs will be able to utilize this technology to engage students in digital learning. The program aims to reach 5,000 students and train 300 Y staff nationwide …