About Citywide Classroom

Citywide Classroom is a collaborative partnership to expand connectivity resources typically found in South Bend and Mishawaka classrooms into the neighborhoods and homes of the students we serve.

Our Impact

WHERE WE HAVE SERVED

WHO WE HAVE SERVED

3,600+ Students
2,400+ Families
30+ Schools

HEAR FROM OUR FAMILIES

“I like that you can take the connection anywhere rather than just being at home.” – Latashia, Lincoln Elementary School parent

“I love it, the kids love it. They could take the hotspot to other houses so they could do schoolwork from there, so that was great.” – Aleasha, Adams High School parent

“The hotspot was very helpful with everything going on in the pandemic. With me being single and working a job with 10 hour shifts, it helped me a lot, especially when the kids had to come home from school.” – Tarkington Elementary School parent

“The hotspot came in handy and is one of the most important things in our life right now.” – Tabitha, Lincoln Elementary School parent

Through multiple studies, we have determined that 15-30% of South Bend Community School Corporation students experience connectivity challenges. Without high-speed internet access, these students experience challenges communicating with teachers and have difficulty completing assignments, and therefore, fall behind in their coursework.

Lack of access especially during times of remote learning threatens to leave our students behind. We are providing internet services and devices to local students and families in the City of South Bend and the City of Mishawaka to make sure they can continue to learn effectively.

Internet Services

Citywide Classroom offers an in-home and mobile internet option for students and families.

Citywide Classroom also shares information related to the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) through the Federal Communications Commission.

Neighborhood WiFi

In addition to offering in-home internet services, Citywide Classroom is working with the city of South Bend to expand their free WiFi in neighborhoods. Visit the City of South Bend's website to see the updated locations of public WiFi!

Eligibility

Students within the South Bend Community School Corporation, School City of Mishawaka, and select non-public schools are eligible to request in-home internet services. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch, or live within households that qualify for unemployment benefits.

Learn about our partners

South Bend Community School Corporation (SBCSC)

The South Bend Community School Corporation is dedicated to scholarship, diversity, and community. Their passion for high quality education is exampled by their championship of the Citywide Classroom program.

School City of Mishawaka (SCM)​

The School City of Mishawaka is focused on the use of imagination and initiative to generate new ideas and solutions that add value to the organization, leading to a collaborative partnership with Citywide Classroom.

City of
​South Bend

The City of South Bend has championed innovation and technology throughout the years, and is excited about the opportunity to expand WiFi in select neighborhoods across the City to address the digital divide.

enFocus

enFocus is a local not-for-profit with a mission to empower talent to build better communities. enFocus fellows work alongside experienced mentors to discover, design, and implement innovative solutions across industries.