EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2019

FETC 2019: 10 Steps to Develop a Successful K–12 Bus Wi-Fi Program. Wed, 01/30/2019 - 12:56. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Follow @EdTech_K12 on Twitter for continued FETC 2019 coverage. Currently, E-Rate does not cover connected bus programs. eli.zimmerman_9856. How to Bring Connected Buses to Your School.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Tue, 02/12/2019 - 11:41. In addition, even schools with the appropriate infrastructure in place to support e-learning haven’t met the Federal Communications Commission’s long-term connectivity goal of 1 gigabit per second per 1,000 users. . MORE FROM EDTECH : Find the information you need to prepare for your E-Rate application.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Wed, 02/20/2019 - 12:35. E-rate eligible products: If a district is using E-rate funding to buy networking and cyber solutions while simultaneously reducing capital expenditures, ensure E-rate eligible firewalls, wireless and WAN acceleration products are being researched. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2020

After an extended period in limbo, there is more clarity about the federal E-Rate program and what K–12 districts need to know when submitting forms for the next application period and planning future networking needs. The FCC approved the last five-year E-Rate budget in 2014, which was also the first year of the program modernization.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2020

After an extended period in limbo, there is more clarity about the federal E-Rate program and what K–12 districts need to know when submitting forms for the next application period and planning future networking needs. The FCC approved the last five-year E-Rate budget in 2014, which was also the first year of the program modernization.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2020

After an extended period in limbo, there is more clarity about the federal E-Rate program and what K–12 districts need to know when submitting forms for the next application period and planning future networking needs. The FCC approved the last five-year E-Rate budget in 2014, which was also the first year of the program modernization.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 31, 2019

After an extended period in limbo, there is more clarity about the federal E-Rate program and what K–12 districts need to know when submitting forms for the next application period and planning future networking needs. The FCC approved the last five-year E-Rate budget in 2014, which was also the first year of the program modernization.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 22, 2019

Mon, 04/22/2019 - 10:58. For nearly two decades, our organization has served 137 school districts in our stat e. Recent webinars explored the Google Admin console, how to prepare a technology plan for the Alabama State Department of Education, E-rate support, SQL Server database scripts and anti-virus support.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 20, 2019

Thu, 06/20/2019 - 12:02. Schools today require vast amounts of bandwidth, but convincing leaders to pay for networking projects is often challenging, even with the Federal Communication Commission’s E-rate program subsidizing most of the costs. K–12 Leaders Get Creative to Make the Case for Network Upgrades. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

But thanks to the availability of detailed E-rate data, this sea change is now being recognized. E-rate is the federal government program that provides discounts of up to 90 percent for schools and libraries to bring high-speed internet into their building(s) and create internal networks for online access.

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ViewSonic Education

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The first version was released in 1996, and the most recent speed upgrade is USB4, released in 2019, though it is not yet widely implemented. On the other hand, USB-C simplifies things considerably, with fully reversible, bi-directional power capabilities and better data rates. had a data rate of 1.5 USB: The Basics.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 25, 2019

Tue, 06/25/2019 - 09:12. CIPA mandates that schools participating in the federal E-rate program have internet safety policies that include filtering and monitoring technologies. K-12 Districts Keep Students Safe with Web Filters and Monitors. Andrew.Steger_zKQu.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2018

But the tea leaves for E-Rate are pretty positive actually. Rather, it's centered in the popular E-Rate program, which has provided billions of dollars in broadband discounts and infrastructure upgrades to schools and libraries. Early in his tenure, Pai revoked an Obama-era progress report praising E-Rate modernization.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2019

Thu, 08/15/2019 - 13:15. senators introduced a bill , currently under committee review, to reimburse school districts who incorporate Wi-Fi access on school buses through the Federal Communications Commission’s E-Rate program. Is a Backpack the Key to Closing the Homework Gap? eli.zimmerman_9856. by Erin Brereton.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 30, 2018

While it’s always risky to make predictions, I believe there were several strong trends from 2018 that suggest the shape of things to come in 2019. And these are results that all members of the academic ecosystem would welcome in 2019, and beyond.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Having one cable for your smartphone, tablet or a portable speakers is big relief that will also hugely reduce e-waste. offer considerable improvements in data transfer rates, with 10 and 20 gigabits per second, respectively. F or example, the USB4 specification was finalized in August 2019 and is only compatible with USB-C.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Calling all E-rate coordinators–there is one important step you can take now to ensure a smooth process when the E-rate filing window opens in 2019. The FY2019 Administrative Window opened on October 1, 2018 and is anticipated to close in early January 2019.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 7, 2018

For more than 20 years, the Federal Communications Commission has directed the multi-billion dollar E-rate program, which provides taxpayer-supported construction and service discounts that districts and libraries can use toward internet costs. A quarter of respondents rated the system neither easy nor difficult in the 2017 survey.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 5, 2020

For school districts implementing e-learning plans, a key concern is ensuring equity and access to learning materials for all students. Some students may not have access to the devices needed to complete e-learning activities, while others may not be able to connect to the internet from home. Department of Education.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 8, 2021

At Kansas State University, academic integrity violations jumped from 97 cases in the 2019 fall semester to 238 cases in the online-only 2020 spring semester. At University in Florida, compared to the 2019 spring semester, academic integrity violations increased by 65% in the 2020 semester.

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Education Superhighway

MARCH 4, 2019

As the primary document in the E-rate cycle, it provides applicants the opportunity to request discounts on eligible services and equipment. This year, the deadline to submit a Form 471 is March 27, 2019. To learn more about preparing for your Form 471 this E-rate cycle, watch this short video. Involve your vendor.

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Edsurge

JULY 19, 2021

According to the findings, there were about 20 percent fewer librarians during the 2018-2019 school year in the 13,000 districts examined than a decade prior. As of 2018-2019, about three in ten school districts lacked even a single librarian. As of 2018-2019, about three in ten school districts lacked even a single librarian.

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Neo LMS

MARCH 7, 2019

Graham Glass, CEO of CYPHER LEARNING, participated to a live event for Digital Learning Day 2019. Phill and Graham had a wonderful conversation on the topic of e-learning and explored six key digital learning trends that are reshaping the EdTech landscape. I didn’t find some e-learning 20 hour course on being a vet.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Similarly, during the 2019-2020 school year, San Antonio Union School District (California) created the first-ever student board member position. To grow this learning culture beyond their district, Maine Township High School District 207 made all of their e-learning resources available to the public. And the exemplars continue.

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Education Superhighway

MARCH 13, 2019

Now that the E-rate Form 470/RFP window has closed, it’s time to turn our attention to the next step in the E-rate process: filing a quality Form 471 before the Wednesday, March 27, 2019 deadline. Do not be afraid to ask the winning vendor to assist in preparing this portion of the 471.

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Education Superhighway

APRIL 1, 2020

On April 1, 2020, the FCC announced extensions of several key E-rate deadlines to provide relief to program participants affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Extends the service delivery deadline for non-recurring services for Funding Year 2019 by one year, from September 30, 2020, to September 30, 2021. Resources to support you.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2025

As part of the research from 2019-2024, the Center for Research in Educational Policy (CREP) at the University of Memphis conducted a school-level randomized controlled trial following a cohort of more than 1,600 students. For information, visit Carolinas website , call (800) 334-5551, or e-mail curriculum@carolina.com.

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Education Superhighway

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

EducationSuperHighway enthusiastically agrees with the Commission’s statement that the E-Rate Category 2 Rules implemented via the 2014 Modernization Orders have resulted in “more equitable and predictable” Category 2 funding, and fully supports the Commission’s intent to make these rules permanent. . FY 2016 – FY 2019).

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 12, 2020

For school districts implementing e-learning plans, a key concern is ensuring equity and access to learning materials for all students. Some students may not have access to the devices needed to complete e-learning activities, while others may not be able to connect to the internet from home. Department of Education.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 9, 2020

For school districts implementing e-learning plans, a key concern is ensuring equity and access to learning materials for all students. Some students may not have access to the devices needed to complete e-learning activities, while others may not be able to connect to the internet from home. Department of Education.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 7, 2020

For school districts implementing e-learning plans, a key concern is ensuring equity and access to learning materials for all students. Some students may not have access to the devices needed to complete e-learning activities, while others may not be able to connect to the internet from home. Department of Education.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 7, 2020

For school districts implementing e-learning plans, a key concern is ensuring equity and access to learning materials for all students. Some students may not have access to the devices needed to complete e-learning activities, while others may not be able to connect to the internet from home. Department of Education.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2020

For school districts implementing e-learning plans, a key concern is ensuring equity and access to learning materials for all students. Some students may not have access to the devices needed to complete e-learning activities, while others may not be able to connect to the internet from home. Department of Education.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2020

For school districts implementing e-learning plans, a key concern is ensuring equity and access to learning materials for all students. Some students may not have access to the devices needed to complete e-learning activities, while others may not be able to connect to the internet from home. Department of Education.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Mon, 10/07/2019 - 12:55. The Children’s Internet Protection Act is a Federal Communications Commission regulation that ties E-rate discounts for internet access to schools and libraries meeting certain criteria such as monitoring safety and security, including email and chats. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Education Superhighway

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

On January 31, 2019, the FCC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) extending the Amortization Cap suspension first put into effect in 2015. The suspension of the amortization cap rule was set to expire for the coming E-rate Funding Year 2020 until last week’s announcement.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2020

Our large district summit, which received rave reviews at the 2019 conference, returns for its second year. In preparation for CoSN2020, we plan to release a number of new resources , including: 2019-2020 IT Leadership Survey results. You might also catch one of our famous s’more breaks. We’ve added more networking time as well.

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