eSchool News

JULY 17, 2024

This post on mobile and broadband speeds originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. These new standards will be used to determine if broadband is being deployed in a reasonable and timely manner. It offers portability but may have lower speeds and higher latency compared to fixed broadband.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

While the emergency switch to remote instruction caused students to fall behind in learning — with regular assessments showing declining test scores, especially in math — it also significantly sped up the adoption of digital devices and impressed upon districts the importance of technology, according to advocates.

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Education Superhighway

JULY 2, 2024

In 2021, EducationSuperHighway relaunched with a mission to close the digital divide for 17 million households that had access to the internet but couldn’t afford to connect. Three years later, our work has made broadband affordability a national priority, catalyzing bipartisan action at federal, state, and local levels.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The 2024 E-rate survey, conducted in June, garnered 2,355 responses, about 11 percent of all applicants, offering valuable insights into stakeholder experiences and needs. More than 21,000 applicants and 3,700 vendors participate in the E-rate program, emphasizing its vital role in providing internet access for U.S. educational institutions.

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Education Superhighway

JUNE 28, 2023

This month, Maine became one of the first states to share their draft Broadband Action Plans and companion Digital Equity Plan as part of the $42.45 The state plan pays particular attention to tackling the broadband affordability gap , which makes up two-thirds of America’s digital divide.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

We have this huge digital divide that’s making it hard for [students] to get their education,” she said. David Silver, the director of education for the mayor’s office, said people talked about the digital divide, but there had never been enough energy to tackle it. Credit: Javeria Salman/ The Hechinger Report. “We

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Over the years, the program has been modernized to focus support on bringing high-speed broadband to and within schools and libraries. It is 2024 in the United States. Reliable internet access is fundamental to modern education, allowing students to participate fully in digital learning environments. This should be our baseline.

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