{"id":41716,"date":"2025-10-02T14:45:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T20:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sayulitalife.com\/sayulero\/?p=41716"},"modified":"2025-10-02T14:45:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T20:45:16","slug":"sayulita-lifes-october-donation-bringing-technology-to-sayulitas-primary-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sayulitalife.com\/sayulero\/sayulita-lifes-october-donation-bringing-technology-to-sayulitas-primary-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Sayulita Life\u2019s October Donation: Bringing Technology to Sayulita\u2019s Primary School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Each month, Sayulita Life donates $5,000 MXN to a local cause. <\/em>This October, we\u2019re supporting a project to bring reliable Internet\u2014and, soon, a computer lab\u2014to Escuela Primaria Dami\u00e1n Carmona<\/strong>. We sat down with Kenneth King<\/strong>, the community volunteer leading the effort. The story below is in Kenneth\u2019s own words<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Challenge: Classrooms Without Internet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Earlier this year, I read a SayulitaLife.com newsletter about our town\u2019s primary school struggling with Internet access. Wanting to give back, especially to projects that help kids, I reached out to the school director, Francisco<\/strong>. He spoke excellent English and explained the core issue:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • The office has a fast Telmex<\/strong> connection,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u2026but the signal doesn\u2019t reach the classrooms<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Teachers often teach without Internet<\/strong>, or tether to slow phone hotspots<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    A quick site visit showed why: sun-damaged outdoor cabling<\/strong> and failed Wi-Fi devices<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A Quick Fix\u2014And a Plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    With just a few days before returning to the U.S., I installed a temporary bridge<\/strong> using older Wi-Fi units and long cables. The result: classrooms jumped from < 1 Mbps to 100+ Mbps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I promised to return with a permanent solution<\/strong>. The service is strong; it simply needs proper distribution<\/strong> across campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Permanent Upgrade Will Include:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • New main network switch<\/strong> in the office<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Weather-protected cabling in conduit<\/strong> (to replace failing outdoor runs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 3\u20134 professional, centrally managed Wi-Fi access points<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      The school already has Wi-Fi\u2013enabled projectors; a proper network means teachers can finally use them effectively.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      October Donation: What It Covers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Thanks to Sayulita Life\u2019s $5,000 MXN<\/strong> donation, we plan to purchase the new switch in November 2025<\/strong>.
      Additional funds<\/strong> are still needed for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Conduit + new cabling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Professional access points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        I\u2019ll donate all installation and programming<\/strong>\u2014we\u2019re simply asking the community to help with equipment costs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Phase Two (Early 2026): A Sayulita Computer Lab<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Right now, Sayulita\u2019s kids must travel to San Pancho<\/strong> to use a computer lab. Our goal for early 2026 is to set up a 5\u201310 computer lab<\/strong> right here in town, in collaboration with the school and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        About Kenneth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        I\u2019m Kenneth King<\/strong>. I worked 35 years in the U.S. as a computer engineer, specializing in Internet solutions for businesses and large properties. Over the past five years, my partner and I have made Sayulita our home, and now I want to use my skills to support projects that benefit our community\u2014especially those that give children access to the technology they need to succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        How You Can Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        • Donate toward equipment<\/strong> (APs, conduit, cabling).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Contribute gear<\/strong> (new\/like-new business-grade access points or CAT6 cable).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Spread the word<\/strong> to friends and neighbors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          To contribute:<\/strong> reply to this Sayulero or contact Sayulita Life and mention \u201cPrimary School Internet Project.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          With your help, we can bring better Internet, better resources, and bigger smiles to Sayulita\u2019s classrooms.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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