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Conexión a Internet para Hogares Elegibles
Last Updated on September 6, 2025 by Daily News Staff
El Programa de Descuentos para Internet (Affordable Connectivity Program, ACP, por sus siglas en inglés) de la Comisión Federal de Comunicaciones (Federal Communications Commission, FCC, por sus siglas en inglés) ayuda a millones de hogares a acceder al servicio de internet y a ahorrar costos en su conexión
(Family Features) El servicio de internet de alta velocidad ya no es un lujo, sino una necesidad para todos, en todas partes.
Hoy en día, tener acceso a internet de alta velocidad en casa es necesario para nuestra vida diaria. Para acceder a servicios de telemedicina, para el aprendizaje en línea, o para conectarse con los seres queridos y mucho más. La mayoría de las personas desean tener servicio de internet móvil o en el hogar, pero tienen dificultades para cubrir el gasto mensual. El ACP conecta a los hogares latinos a nuevas posibilidades en línea y ayuda a pagar por el servicio de internet contratado a proveedores participantes. Este nuevo programa es una parte importante de una inversión actual del gobierno federal en la implementación universal de internet de alta velocidad y ayuda a los hogares elegibles a ahorrar en su cuenta mensual.
Para ayudar a garantizar que todos los hogares en los Estados Unidos puedan participar y contribuir con la sociedad y la economía de hoy, basadas en internet, el Congreso creó el ACP en virtud de la ley bipartidista de empleo e inversión en infraestructura de 2021 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act). Desde que se lanzó el ACP, el 31 de diciembre de 2021, la FCC supervisa el programa para ayudar a los hogares elegibles a obtener acceso a un servicio de internet de alta velocidad que sea asequible.
“Para muchos hogares, el costo de los alimentos, la gasolina y el alquiler pueden agotar el presupuesto mensual, lo que deja el acceso a internet fuera de su alcance”, dijo la presidenta de la FCC, Jessica Rosenworcel. “El ACP es el mayor esfuerzo destinado a dar asequibilidad al servicio de internet de alta velocidad (banda ancha) en la historia del país, respaldando las conexiones a internet en millones de hogares. Esto es un avance, pero queremos hacer más para difundir este poderoso programa y llegar a las familias que tal vez no conozcan este beneficio.”
Cómo Funciona el Programa
El ACP proporciona a los hogares elegibles un descuento de hasta $30 por mes para el servicio de internet o hasta $75 por mes para hogares elegibles que viven en tierras Tribales que califican. La participación en el ACP podría resultar en servicio de internet gratuito si el descuento cubre el precio completo del plan. Los consumidores participantes elegibles no recibirán dinero en efectivo si el costo de su plan es inferior al descuento ACP. Los proveedores participantes aplican los descuentos mensuales directamente a las cuentas de internet de los hogares inscritos en el ACP.
Los hogares elegibles también pueden recibir un descuento, por una sola vez, de hasta $100 para comprar una computadora portátil, una computadora de escritorio o una tableta electrónica a alguno de los proveedores participantes. El programa ACP está limitado a: un descuento en el servicio mensual de internet y un descuento en la compra de un equipo de conexión a internet por hogar (se entiende por hogar un grupo de personas que viven juntas y comparten dinero, incluso si no están emparentadas).
A junio de 2023, más de 18 millones de hogares se habían inscrito en el programa ACP y están conectados a los servicios de internet de alta velocidad que necesitan para el trabajo, la escuela, la atención médica y mucho más.
Cómo Inscribirse
Hay dos pasos para inscribirse en el ACP:
- Las personas interesadas pueden llenar un formulario de solicitud en línea disponible en el sitio web AccedeaInternet.gov.
O también puede enviar su solicitud por correo. Para pedir un formulario impreso, llame al centro de apoyo del ACP (ACP Support Center, en inglés) al (877) 384-2575. Hay operadores bilingües disponibles y pueden responder a sus preguntas en inglés y en español. Aunque a través del centro de llamadas no podrá inscribirse en el programa, los operadores podrán ayudarle, respondiendo cualquier pregunta que tenga sobre el proceso de solicitud.
- Si su solicitud es aprobada, comuníquese con su proveedor de internet local para seleccionar un plan y aplicar el descuento a su cuenta mensual. Use la herramienta “Companies Near Me Tool” (en inglés) en AccedeaInternet.gov para encontrar proveedores de servicios de internet participantes en su área, por ciudad y estado o por código postal. Los consumidores pueden seleccionar el tipo y nivel de servicio de internet que mejor se adapte a sus necesidades.
El ACP protege a los consumidores permitiendo que los hogares elegibles seleccionen el plan de servicio que mejor cubra sus necesidades. No se les podrá negar el servicio de internet a los hogares elegibles en base a su calificación crediticia o por deudas anteriores con el proveedor, y a los hogares suscritos al ACP se les permite cambiar de proveedor o de plan de servicio de internet, sin cargo o tarifa por cancelación.
Para obtener una lista completa de los requisitos de elegibilidad y más información, visite AccedeaInternet.gov.
Requisitos de Elegibilidad
Los hogares pueden calificar para el ACP si cumplen por lo menos con una de las siguientes condiciones:
- Si el ingreso total de su unidad familiar es igual o inferior al 200 % de las Pautas Federales de Pobreza (Federal Poverty Guidelines), aproximadamente $60,000 al año para una familia de cuatro personas o $29,000 al año para una persona.
- Si cualquier persona del hogar, incluidos los hijos o dependientes, participa en ciertos programas de asistencia del gobierno, como por ejemplo el Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP, también conocido como Food Stamps), Medicaid, el Programa Especial de Nutrición Suplementaria para Mujeres, Bebés y Niños (WIC, por sus siglas en inglés), el Programa de Asistencia Federal para la Vivienda (Federal Housing Assistance) u otros programas.
- Si cualquier persona del hogar ya recibe un beneficio Lifeline.
Un hogar también puede calificar para el ACP a través de un programa ofrecido por algún proveedor participante a personas de bajos ingresos.
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Money Management: The Importance of Financial Literacy
You may have mastered the core subjects like math and grammar in school, but financial literacy – or understanding the basics of money management in order to help you make better financial decisions – often goes overlooked before adulthood. It’s not so much a course of study as it is a plan of action. When you understand how to earn, save, spend and invest wisely, you aren’t just building a stable future for yourself, but your family and community as well.
(Feature Impact) You may have mastered the core subjects like math and grammar in school, but financial literacy – or understanding the basics of money management in order to help you make better financial decisions – often goes overlooked before adulthood. It’s not so much a course of study as it is a plan of action.
Financial literacy in the United States has remained stagnant at generally low levels for several years, according to research from TIAA Institute and the Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center, with even lower levels among Gen Z. Yet greater financial literacy – including key aspects such as goal-setting, budgeting, saving, credit management and investing – is strongly linked to better financial outcomes, including lower rates of debt constraint and financial fragility.
While emboldening yourself to understand financial terms can be a little overwhelming at first, once you have a grasp of basic concepts you can begin to get a handle on your money and make better financial decisions. Simply put: When you understand how to earn, save, spend and invest wisely, you aren’t just building a stable future for yourself, but your family and community as well.
From nonprofit partnerships to volunteer-led programs and fee online resources, Schwab and its employees help millions of people every year build the knowledge and confidence to take charge of their financial futures by serving as board members, mentors, role models and educators.
Because financial health is a lifelong journey, the earlier people learn vital money skills, the better. That’s why the financial advisory services provider develops education programs geared toward kids that continue into adulthood, helping people no matter where they are on their journeys.
Talk Money
It’s never too early to start a conversation about financial literacy. Having teens identify goals that are important to them – such as concert tickets or a first car – can kickstart coversations about money. Working with your child (and a financial advisor, if necessary) on a plan for saving to realize those goals can serve as a jumping off point. After achieving some success, their enthusiasm may grow, which is a powerful motivator to keep saving.
Support School Initiatives and Programs
Outreach programs that empower young people to make smart financial decisions is key to a bright future. Programs like Money Matters – Schwab’s flagship financial education program utilized by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America – gives young people hands-on experience with all aspects of money and investing.
This example, and others, don’t just include program funding – they build partnerships that create impact and opportunity with national collaborations that reach more than 17 million youth annually, empowering young people with the tools and confidence to make smart financial decisions for life.
Spread the Financial Love
Championing financial literacy empowers everyone – individuals, families and communities. By serving as a board member, mentor, role model or educator to help bring financial literacy to others in your community, you can supply the tools and knowledge to lead programs that focus on giving back, empowering future generations in countless ways.
To learn more about financial literacy and find resources to empower your local community, visit SchwabMoneywise.com.
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Making the Grade: How High-Impact Tutoring Builds Student Success
Student Success: If your child is struggling in school, it can feel overwhelming to know how to help. One approach many schools are turning to is high-impact tutoring, also known as high-dosage tutoring.
Making the Grade: How High-Impact Tutoring Builds Student Success
(Feature Impact) If your child is struggling in school, it can feel overwhelming to know how to help. Learning gaps can grow quickly, confidence can slip and what should be simple can start to feel frustrating for both students and parents. But families don’t have to solve this alone. Schools and districts play a critical role in providing the right support. One approach many schools are turning to is high-impact tutoring, also known as high-dosage tutoring.
Backed by extensive research, high-impact tutoring has emerged as one of the most effective school-based strategies for accelerating learning. Studies from EdResearch for Recoveryshow students who participate can gain the equivalent of 3-15 additional months of learning in reading and math within a single school year, making it a powerful tool for accelerating learning and closing achievement gaps.
This type of enrichment goes beyond merely homework help and is vastly different than traditional tutoring. Offered during the school day, many schools and districts across the country are starting to offer proven, structured high-impact tutoring programs by partnering with organizations like Catapult Learning, a leader in providing education solutions that generate demonstrable academic achievement and better life outcomes for students.
Consider these benefits of high-impact tutoring:
Small Group, Big Leaps
A number of factors set high-impact tutoring apart from traditional tutoring. To start, high-impact is most effective when it’s delivered during the school day (either on-site, live virtually or hybrid) in small group settings. Secondly, each session occurs up to five times per week and can be 20-45 minutes in duration. This type of small group instruction delivered with frequency and consistency isn’t just a supplement to classroom learning – it creates a pathway toward academic goals that may not have existed before.
Trusted Tutors, Real Progress
For families, finding the right tutor can feel overwhelming. Vetting private tutors, managing schedules and evaluating quality can be a time-consuming, uncertain exercise. School-based high-impact tutoring removes that guesswork. Districts partner with experienced education organizations to provide vetted, highly trained tutors, structured instructional materials and ongoing progress monitoring.
Through partnerships with school districts nationwide, Catapult Learning helps deliver structured, research-based high-impact tutoring programs that are designed to support students in reading and math, aligning with classroom goals to ensure learners of all skills and abilities receive the right support at the right time. Plus, its research-based instructional materials – combined with exemplary tutors and real-time accountability – allow families to benefit from clear insights into their child’s growth through real data and measurable outcomes.
Flexible and Accessible
High-impact tutoring has the added benefit of being flexible, accessible and less taxing on parents. Because it’s designed to be built directly into the school day, there are no extra trips, costs or added scheduling stresses for families. It’s a hassle-free way for students to get the help they need without burdening parents or caregivers.
Proven Results
The urgency for high-impact tutoring has only increased in the years following the pandemic. The widespread instructional disruptions left countless students with unfinished learning and specific skill gaps traditional classroom time can’t always address. High-impact tutoring offers a targeted way to make up for educational losses and promote equity by providing intensive, individualized instruction to the students who need it most.
Research shows high-impact tutoring is now recognized as the most effective school-based strategy for accelerating learning in reading and math for struggling students. Multiple studies confirm that well-designed tutoring programs produce measurable learning gains.
While many school districts face challenges in providing consistent, high-quality academic support due to limited capacity, staffing and resources, programs implemented by Catapult Learning have demonstrated students can achieve up to eight additional months of learning in reading or math within a single school year. In practical terms, this means students can make accelerated progress toward grade-level expectations, strengthen foundational skills and build confidence in the classroom – all within the structure of the regular school day.
As more schools adopt this approach, families can check with their district to learn whether high-impact tutoring is available. To better understand how these programs are delivered in schools, visit catapultlearning.com for additional information.
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New hybrid event aims to give grieving audiences meaningful holiday viewing, with films from more than 25 countries and a mission centered on love, loss, and emotional truth.
A new film festival debuting in late 2026 is taking a different approach to holiday entertainment. Grief Fest™: The Grief Film Festival, created by My Grief Angels Inc., is being introduced as what organizers believe is the world’s first film festival dedicated entirely to grief, remembrance, resilience, and healing.
The hybrid festival will run in two segments: November 25–29, 2026, during Thanksgiving week, and December 24, 2026, through January 3, 2027, during Christmas and New Year’s. Top Honors films will be announced on December 31, 2026.
Organizers say the timing is intentional. Research cited in the announcement shows that grief and loneliness are major holiday stressors for many Americans, making the season especially difficult for people coping with loss. In that context, Grief Fest™ is positioning itself as an alternative to the flood of traditional feel-good holiday programming.
The festival is open to short films, features, documentaries, experimental work, AI-generated projects, and VR experiences. It is described as inclusive, non-religious, and LGBTQ+ friendly, with submissions already received from more than 25 countries. All films will be presented in English, either spoken or subtitled.
Grief Fest™ will be available both in person and virtually through Film Festival Plus, making it accessible to audiences worldwide. The launch of GriefFest.com also includes Lumen, a multilingual AI guide designed to help filmmakers and attendees navigate the festival in their preferred language.
Rather than focusing on industry prestige, organizers say the festival is centered on community and emotionally honest storytelling. For audiences who feel unseen during the holidays, Grief Fest™ is aiming to offer something rare on the seasonal screen: recognition.
Source: PR Newswire
Related Reading
- Grief Fest: Official festival site
- My Grief Angels Inc.: About the nonprofit behind the festival
- Film Festival Plus: Virtual access platform
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