Clearwire and the Innovative Technology Education Fund Provide CLEAR(r) 4G Mobile Broadband Devices and Services to St. Louis Public Schools
ST. LOUIS, Mo., Oct. 16, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Clearwire, a leading provider of 4G wireless broadband services, has teamed up with the Innovative Technology Education Fund (ITEF) to bring CLEAR 4G devices and service to St. Louis Public Schools, namely Gateway STEM High School. Students of the EMT-B Program at Gateway now have access to mobile broadband, which allows them to stay connected in the classroom and in the field.
“For us, this partnership is a perfect example of what can happen when public, private and corporate entities come together to benefit one of our community’s greatest resources, our youth,” said Kevin Walker, ITEF board member. “Together we are bridging the digital divide and providing mobile learning opportunities to our deserving and hard-working students.”
Gateway STEM High School is hosting a media event today at 11:00 a.m. to show the public how students are using CLEAR devices and service. Students are able to run the portable EKG software, take vital signs, assess a patient, and create reports virtually anywhere in the CLEAR coverage area.
“Mobile broadband is an integral part of modern learning and a necessary educational resource for students. We are honored to provide the EMT students with real world technology so that they can complete their assignments on time, whether at school, in the field, or at home,” said Paul McCarthy, Director of Spectrum Development at Clearwire.
Students will be on hand to share their experience with the EMT-B Program and the ways in which CLEAR technology has positively impacted their learning. Demonstrations and a mock emergency response drill are also part of the media open house.
“Because of our ability to provide students with access to mobile broadband, we’ve seen strong academic and career outcomes through the EMT Program,” said Ken Riddle, EMT-B Program Director at Gateway STEM High School. “78% of our students pass their certifications, compared to the national average of 50%. Put simply, there is no other program like this.”
The Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) program is offered at Gateway STEM High School. The EMT program is certified as a training entity with the Missouri Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (BEMS) and also has been certified as a Training Center with the Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI). Students enrolled in this program can receive certification in First Aid and CPR as well as attend Homeland Security/FEMA Incident Command System classes.
CLEAR, the retail brand for Clearwire Corporation, runs on Clearwire’s 4G network in approximately 80 cities across the U.S., in areas where more than130 million people live. For more information about CLEAR, visit www.clear.com. Company information about Clearwire, HD product video, and high-resolution photography is available at www.clearwire.com/newsroom.
A selection of high resolution photos from today’s event will be available at 2:30 p.m. CST for download at www.insiderimages.com.
About Clearwire
Clearwire Corporation, through its operating subsidiaries, is a leading provider of 4G wireless broadband services, offering services in areas of the U.S. where more than 130 million people live. The company holds the deepest portfolio of wireless spectrum available for data services in the U.S. Clearwire serves retail customers through its own CLEAR® brand, as well as through wholesale relationships with some of the leading companies in the retail, technology and telecommunications industries. The company is constructing a next-generation 4G LTE Advanced-ready network to address the capacity needs of the market, and is also working closely with the Global TDD-LTE Initiative and China Mobile to further the TDD-LTE ecosystem. Clearwire is headquartered in Bellevue, Wash. Additional information is available at http://www.clearwire.com.
About Innovative Technology Education Fund
The Innovative Technology Education Fund is a St. Louis-based charitable nonprofit operating as a private foundation. ITEF is also an FCC license holder of four Educational Broadband channels in St. Louis, Missouri. Additional information is available at www.enhancinglearning.org.
CONTACT: Clearwire
Chris Comes
312-282-0539
christopher.comes@clearwire.com
St. Louis Public Schools
Julie Linder
314-393-0572
Julie.linder@slps.org
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