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Only 27 percent of states plan to sustain K-12 digital access as federal programs end

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” The report, informed by federal, state, and local government leaders, researchers, nonprofit organizations, industry representatives, and K-12 students and teachers, builds upon SETDA’s previous research, including the Broadband Imperative series and recent State Edtech Trends reports.

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E-rate funding supports essential learning at a critical time, survey finds

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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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Revised Federal Edtech Plan Calls for Closing Digital Divides

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When the federal government released its revised edtech plan last month, it was laying down its hope for a future that delivers on effective instruction for students. There are some attempts to plug the cavernous hole that would leave in funding broadband advances. It’s a mindset shift we need in education right now,” Jones says.

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The State of Play in EdTech

eSchool News

This year’s survey collected information from state leaders in 46 states and included questions relating to the 2024 National Educational Technology Plan that was released earlier this year by the Office of Educational Technology at the U.S. 92% of respondents in 2024 reported increased interest compared to 54% in 2023.

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Cybersecurity is top priority for K-12 edtech leaders

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While edtech leaders can often be siloed within their own district, this year’s report offers a chance to look at best practices in other districts and measure priorities and initiatives as compared to other schools and districts. This year’s top findings include the following: 1.

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Raising Bids to Raise the Bar in Edtech

eSchool News

A large part of CoSN’s mission is to participate in edtech-related policy discussions at both national and state levels. Policy initiatives are structured around CoSN’s focus on four critical policy areas: E-rate and broadband access in classrooms, educational technology funding, privacy and data security, and digital equity.

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How did edtech impact learning in 2023?

eSchool News

Not surprisingly, many of this year’s Top 10 focused on equity, edtech innovation, immersive learning, and the science of reading. This year’s 5th most-read story focuses on expert predictions for edtech. As we closed the door on 2022 , we approached 2023 with clear-cut priorities for edtech and education as a whole.

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