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(lighthearted music)

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<v ->We live in a digital age,</v>

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and if our families don't have access to the internet

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and don't have the devices to access the internet

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then we're doing them a disservice.

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<v ->Here we are,</v>

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a school named after the first Latino astronaut.

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I'm sure growing up he didn't imagine he could do that

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but I understand he kept trying.

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Same thing for these kids

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achieving unlimited possibilities,

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dreaming what they can be, what they wanna be,

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but then making it happen.

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And internet access is so important to that.

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<v ->Public and private partnerships are very important</v>

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because neither one of them can do it alone.

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And by working together, they make sure that the resources

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get to the people who need them the most.

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<v ->Here at El Concilio</v>

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we are launching what we call a Lift Zone

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which is where free wifi is available

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to people who come and visit this facility.

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And then second, we're gonna surprise

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over 200 kids with a device.

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They're gonna have laptops.

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(crowd cheering)

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<v ->This charter school is focused on STEM and technology</v>

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so these computers are gonna really help these students

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make that transition from doing homework

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with a pencil and pen to a computer.

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<v ->Today's investment from Comcast</v>

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within the city of Stockton

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it's a life-changing investment.

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It shows that Comcast is not only committed

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to providing devices and providing internet connectivity

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but Comcast is also committed

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to providing excellence to an entire community.

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This opens up a world of opportunities

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for these students and these families.

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<v ->It's so important to bring Lift Zones to communities</v>

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like San Joaquin Valley

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because we should have internet access

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for everyone everywhere.

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Leave no one behind.

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<v ->When I found out that the kiddos are gonna get laptops,</v>

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I was so happy.

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Now they have their own laptops

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that they can look up whatever dinosaurs

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or themes that he wants to research what the word is

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and what does that mean.

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And I'm so grateful for you guys.

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(laughs) Thank you.

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(lighthearted music)