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New E-rate rules could narrow the homework gap

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For an update on the 2025 E-rate, register for an eSchool News webinar featuring expert insight. Reliable internet access is fundamental to modern education, allowing students to participate fully in digital learning environments.

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Bridging the Digital Divide for Chicago Residents: The Neighborhood Broadband RFP

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Yet, in Chicago and cities nationwide, Multi-Dwelling Units (MDUs) such as apartment buildings and public housing often remain at the center of the digital divide. Recognizing this critical gap, Chicago’s Digital Equity Council prioritized connecting MDUs in its latest Neighborhood Broadband Request for Proposals (RFP).

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Compudopt Connectivity Fund RFI demonstrates that $10/month internet service is within reach for MDUs

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In early January 2025, Governor Hochul of NY announced that the first round of funding through the Affordable Housing Connectivity Program had been awarded to Flume Internet to expand its service footprint in New York. million$3 million annual Connectivity Fund, which will begin in the second half of 2025.

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Funding School Services in the Midst of Multiple Crises

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The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund follows the same formula as Title I, so it can be used to help bridge the digital divide for students from low-income families. Susan Gentz is a partner at K20Connect, a consulting consortium of experts focused on education leadership, technology and policy.

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Kajeet Private 5G™ Platform Launched, Enabling Private Wireless Networks For All

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It is estimated that nearly $208B will be spent on private 5G and LTE networks in 2025, according to Harbor Research. Private networks built on 5G technology deliver high bandwidth, ultra-low latency, and carrier-class security. Kajeet Private 5G is designed to meet this demand and support organizations with increased speed to market.

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Technology and Innovation as Paths to Educational Equity

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The COVID-19 pandemic exposed and, in many ways, worsened the digital divide and other inequitable aspects of America’s education system. However, it also created opportunities to develop more equitable outcomes, based on the widespread switch to digital learning experiences and new education models. She earned a B.A.

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Post-pandemic, a new era of teaching and learning

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Digital tools, once mainly supplementary for many schools, became essential for delivering lessons, facilitating communication, and maintaining student engagement. This overnight pivot also exposed inequities in technology access, highlighting a digital divide among students from different socioeconomic backgrounds that persists today.