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South Saint Paul, MN
I am a social studies and technology teacher at Aspen Academy in Savage, MN. Our school uses Linux and open source software in several of our classrooms. These computers were provided to the classes by the Penguin Corps, our school's Linux club. The Penguin Corps is a diverse group of boys and girls who have fun after school learning how to become technology leaders.
For tips on how to start a Linux club of your own, go to The Linux Guide (www.linuxclubguide.com).
I am also husband, married to a wonderful woman for 24 years, and the father of two great kids. We make our home in South Saint Paul, MN.
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Yes, we do run into this issue. When we send a team on a mission to a family's home, we send with them information for the family about low cost internet options. Both Comcast and Century Link have discount programs for low income households. Comcast's is only 9.95 per month, while Century Link's is 9.95 per month for the first year, and 14.95 per month after that. Once we eliminate the initial cost of getting the computer, a 10 dollar monthly charge for the service is a little easier to take. Some choose to do it, and some don't, but it's their choice.
I don't know for sure about Century Link, but Comcast has reps that speak Hmong and they even have one now that speaks Karenni.
Thank you. It's things like this that remind all of us (including me) that we are not alone.