2018 Voqal Fellowship Spotlight: Imara Jones
September 26, 2018 The Voqal Fellowship is an investment in a new generation of social entrepreneurs interested in launching their next “big idea” aimed at increasing equity for those who are least well off politically, economically and/or socially. As we look forward to the 2019 Voqal Fellowship, we take a final look at the 2018
Education Opportunity Project Spotlight: Sparkler
September 21, 2018 Voqal’s Education Opportunity Project made a series of investments this summer in companies that help advance our goal of measurably reducing educational opportunity gaps. One of those investments, New York-based Sparkler, provides a mobile infrastructure to promote early brain and childhood development for children from birth to age 8, with a goal
Voqal Continues the Fight to Preserve EBS
September 12, 2018 In May, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposed new rules that would substantially change Educational Broadband Service (EBS). The FCC created EBS to provide educators with an ability to better deliver on their mission. EBS is a successful program that is actively helping to close the homework gap and the digital divide.
Applications Now Open for the 2019 Voqal Fellowship
September 4, 2018 Applications are now open for the 2019 Voqal Fellowship. The Voqal Fellowship is a talent and technology accelerator for tomorrow’s social entrepreneurs. Fellows have six months to complete their project and will receive a $30,000 stipend. We’re searching for change-makers and thought leaders who want to launch the next “big idea” that
Voqal Asks FCC to Deny Proposed Merger Between T-Mobile and Sprint
August 29, 2018 Voqal, a collaboration of five nonprofits that hold Educational Broadband Service (EBS) licenses, filed a petition with the Federal Communications Commission asking it to deny the proposed merger of T-Mobile and Sprint as currently proposed. Voqal believes the proposed Sprint/T-Mobile merger raises numerous questions. But one that may not come immediately to
2018 Voqal Fellowship Spotlight: Chris Vaeth
August 15, 2018 The Voqal Fellowship is an investment in a new generation of social entrepreneurs interested in launching their next “big idea” aimed at increasing equity for those who are least well off politically, economically and/or socially. This month we look at 2018 Voqal Fellow Chris Vaeth and his project, How to Help. Vaeth’s
Voqal Submits Comments Encouraging the FCC to Preserve and Modernize EBS
August 9, 2018 Voqal filed comments yesterday in response to the Federal Communications Commission’s Transforming the 2.5 GHz Band Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Voqal, filing on behalf of its five nonprofit owners and Mobile Citizen, welcomes the long-awaited decision by the FCC to revisit the Educational Broadband Service (EBS) rules. This rulemaking is a unique opportunity
Voqal Fellows and Grantees Contribute to a Great Netroots Nation
August 7, 2018 Voqal is excited to have had the privilege to attend Netroots Nation 2018 in New Orleans this past weekend alongside several Voqal Fellows and grantees. Voqal started the conference with a dinner featuring the 2018 Voqal Fellows. Fellows had the opportunity to share updates about their projects. In addition, Voqal staff gathered
2018 Voqal Fellowship Spotlight: Shira Frank
July 27, 2018 The Voqal Fellowship is an investment in a new generation of social entrepreneurs interested in launching their next “big idea” aimed at increasing equity for those who are least well off politically, economically and/or socially. This month we look at 2018 Voqal Fellow Shira Frank and her project, Maiden. Frank’s project, Maiden,
Building a Lasting Coalition Around Progress in Oregon
July 25, 2018 A Better Oregon pushes for policies that invest in Oregon families and hold large corporations accountable because it believes everyone can and should thrive in the state’s economy. With support from Voqal, A Better Oregon was able to leverage the opportunity presented by Measure 97 to increase the diversity of its coalition