Seeking sustainable, local partnerships to close the student home broadband gap

[ThomasT]

I work for a rural school district where a significant number of our students still lack reliable high-speed internet at home, which severely limits their ability to complete online assignments and access digital learning resources, effectively widening the achievement gap. We've distributed some mobile hotspots, but coverage is spotty and the data caps are inadequate for video-based learning, leaving us searching for more sustainable solutions to address this fundamental digital divide. For educators and administrators in similar communities, what strategies or partnerships have you successfully implemented to provide equitable home internet access? Have you collaborated with local governments or ISPs on infrastructure projects, or found alternative technology solutions that don't rely on traditional broadband?