Education
Projects in action
KC Digital Media Lab
Transcending traditional library boundaries, KCDML equips urban youth with deep technical learning experiences, from audio-video production to virtual reality game design.
eCard/eCommunity
The KCK Public Library’s eCard program unlocks a wealth of electronic resources that can be accessed on the go.
Hive KC Digital Drive Fund
A fund to support local projects and organizations that promote youth learning through digital technology.
Hive KC Learning Network
Mozilla’s Hive Kansas City is a high-tech, city-wide approach to digital and web literacy programs for educators, schools & nonprofits.
Plays
News
Gigabit Community Fund enters second round of funding
The second round of Gigabit Community Fund projects from Mozilla is happening in participating cities this summer. This round is primarily focused on rewarding cities with workforce development- or education-related projects. Mozilla is also looking to reward cross-city projects, which bring two or more of the gigabit communities together, especially the two newest gigabit cities:Eugene, […]
White House Smart Cities Initiative Paves the Way for KC App Developers
KC Digital Drive was in Washington DC this week for the launch of two initiatives that could help Kansas City’s software developers and entrepreneurs get their apps off the ground while, at the same time, helping the city take more of a leading role in the development of technology for social impact. Hosted on Tuesday, […]
UMKC Law School Steps Up as National Leader in Legal Technology & Innovation
The UMKC School of Law is proving an impressive, and somewhat unlikely, powerhouse when it comes to driving technology for civic good.