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New E-rate rules could narrow the homework gap

eSchool News

In July, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved the use of E-rate funds to loan Wi-Fi hotspots that support students, school staff, and library patrons without internet access. For an update on the 2025 E-rate, register for an eSchool News webinar featuring expert insight. This should be our baseline.

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FETC 2025: Transformation, innovation, and 5 new sessions

eSchool News

14-17, 2025, in Orlando, the annual conference looks to the future of edtech’s role in teaching and learning is full of inspiring keynotes, information-packed sessions, dynamic exhibit hall presentations, and more. E-rate & Edtech Funding: Essential Insights for Educators: What do edtech leaders need to know?

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Funding Year 2021 E-rate Application Window is Now Open

eSchool News

Funds For Learning announces that the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) opened the E-rate filing window on January 15, 2021, and will accept applications until March 25, 2021. The 24th year of the E-rate program enters a new phase of regulations intended to increase equity and streamline the application process.

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Mission (Almost) Accomplished: Nonprofit EducationSuperHighway Prepares to Sunset

Edsurge

District technology leaders, she adds, couldn’t fathom that internet service providers would come out and deliver fiber to their schools, much less at affordable rates. billion E-rate program that provides broadband discounts to schools and libraries—along with the U.S. Our value add is largely done.”

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When a Pandemic Upends Labor Markets, Will a New Workforce ISA Fund Work?

Edsurge

A self-taught programmer, he found on-and-off work building websites, managing social media and handling e-commerce for dental offices, toy shops and other clients. Workforce, Interrupted SDWP officials initially hoped that by 2025, repayments from graduates will be enough to cover the cost of offering ISAs to future students.

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FCC Issues New Category Two Rules

Education Superhighway

The Federal Communications Commission has issued a highly anticipated Report and Order (12/3/2019), that makes notable and permanent changes to E-rate rules for Category Two funding applications. The adoption of fixed five-year budget cycles means that the first such cycle will run from FY 2021 through 2025.

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Master the Art of eBooks with ePUB Reader SDK

Kitaboo on EdTech

It powers dedicated e-readers, including Nook, Bookeen, and many more custom e-reading apps on iOS and Android. The global revenue of eBooks is expected to reach $15,635 million in 2021, with an annual growth rate of 3.18%, estimating $17,723 million by 2025. It supports reflowable ePUB content.

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