eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Schooling has changed in many ways in the last two years, but while remote learning, mask policies and increased federal spending in education have gotten lots of attention, another trend has gone nearly unnoticed. But thanks to the availability of detailed E-rate data, this sea change is now being recognized.

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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

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

TCEA 2019: 5 Ways to Improve Your E-Rate Process. As the Federal Communications Commission weighs potential changes to the E-rate program, consultant Deborah Sovereign shared some of her predictions about its likely course of action at the Texas Computer Education Association Convention & Exposition in San Antonio on Tuesday. .

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Reliable high-speed internet access isn’t a “nice to have” – it’s absolutely essential for teaching and learning. Without reliable connectivity, students and teachers lose access to the digital tools and resources that make learning engaging and relevant.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The federal E-rate program continues to provide expanded access to technology, including edtech tools, digital learning resources, and high-speed internet access, to schools, according to an annual report that takes stock of the program’s progress. E-rate remains a dependable and necessary program for education.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

While E-rate remains a crucial program for schools and libraries to ensure connectivity, the COVID-19 pandemic brought attention to the need for increased flexibility and funds for off-campus learning. Related content: How school librarians are getting creative in a pandemic. ” Key 2020 report findings include: 1.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

AUGUST 15, 2022

E RATE AND THE EMERGENCY CONNECTIVITY FUND Brian Stephens of Funds for Learning, our go-to experts , is my guest. Keep Reading AN ACE-ED.ORG ‘EQUITY PRESENTATION’: E RATE AND THE EMERGENCY CONNECTIVITY FUND. Listen because connectivity matters for every student.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

Tune in to discover why esports might just be the missing piece in your educational toolkit and how you can start a program at your school. Danielle has 15 years of experience in Texas public education in both middle and high school, but will always identify as a middle school World Cultures teacher. from Texas Tech University.

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Neo LMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Inclusion is an important topic of discussion within special education. Read more: How AI is changing special education. In recent years, the amount of time that students with disabilities spend in general education classrooms has shown an increase, signaling that inclusive practices are being adopted. Model technology use.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Key points: Schools must ensure greater access to the tech tools students and teachers need The digital divide still holds students back DEI in action: eSN Innovation Roundtable For more news on classroom equity, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Believing that all students have the same access to technology is a mistake.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Funds For Learning, the nation’s leading E-rate compliance services firm, releases findings from its 12th annual E-rate Trends Report. Keep Reading Funds For Learning Releases 12th Annual ‘E-rate Trends Report’ Highlighting E-rate Performance, Funding & Productivity.

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2022

Developed in collaboration with researchers at the Harvard School of Education, students read aloud and the tool collects data on fluency and accountability (think words correct per minute and total time read, among others) and a recording and transcript of their reading. in just 5-10 minutes. Stream by clicking here. Subscribe to the Show.

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Education Superhighway

MARCH 24, 2020

While many school district leaders must focus on at-home connectivity and distance education in the short term, long-term technology planning will also shift to address changes made during this time. Despite the challenges ahead, we are here to provide connectivity and E-rate support during COVID-19. Funds For Learning.

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Education Superhighway

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

She is the current Digital Access Coordinator for the Learning Technology Center of Illinois (LTC) and an Illinois State E-rate Coordinator. Moreover, Mindy serves on several state and national associations such as the State Education Technology Directors Association (SETDA) and State E-rate Coordinator Alliance (SECA).

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Doug Levin

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Benjamin Herold of Education Week has put together a real cracker of a series on the challenges of ensuring school broadband access in rural communities – and how E-rate (pre- and post-modernization) is helping to address the situation.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The education sector has a cybersecurity problem on its hands. Inside the classroom, it supports teaching and learning; outside the classroom, it powers everything from door access to security cameras and bus schedules. Federal initiatives, such as E-rate, were developed to help schools procure the technologies they need.…

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

OCTOBER 14, 2022

(PRWEB) OCTOBER 12, 2022 Funds for Learning, a leading E-rate compliance services firm, today announced the release of its free E-rate Manager® tool for schools and libraries. E-rate Manager® has been the leading E-rate data analytics tool for many years, and.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 13, 2015

One of those programs is the Universal Service Program for Schools and Libraries, better known as E-rate. E-rate helps schools and libraries get affordable Internet access by discounting the cost of service based on the school’s location – urban or rural – and the percentage of low-income students served.

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Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2020

With no guaranteed end in sight, we need Congress to take swift and decisive action to empower the federal E-rate funding program to support off-campus learning devices and connectivity, delivered via secure internet access. Congress must acknowledge that online education can take place anywhere a Wi-Fi connection exists.

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Neo LMS

JANUARY 4, 2022

While there were some disruptions in the educational sector, technology managed to keep many boats afloat. For students, the ability to access their learning materials at any given time is a significant benefit. The investments in this sector have gone up, predicted to reach the 700 million dollar mark in the education sector by 2023.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2019

It removes barriers to learning materials, supports students where they are across varied learning contexts and needs, and gives educators more insight into the learning environments they’re creating. Students can access learning materials outside of school. Educators and district leaders can use data to make informed decisions.

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2024

Funds For Learning , the leading E-rate compliance services firm for schools nationwide, launched its 14th annual E-rate survey last month. The survey enables applicants to provide confidential feedback about essential aspects of the federal E-rate program, which can help shape its future direction.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

As schools and districts strive to meet their existing technology needs and prepare for the future, access to federal and state funding, along with other grants, is making a major difference in whether students engage in 21 st century learning or are left behind. Accessing the E-Rate and Matching State Funds.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 9, 2017

A large majority of E-rate applicants (87 percent) said the federally funded program is vital to their internet connectivity goals, according to an annual survey that tracks program applicants’ perspectives on the program. Next page: How one school is putting E-rate funding to work).

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2023

Nearly every list of major IT or educational technology issues for 2023 includes the need to further harden educational systems and infrastructure. When multiple emails exist in the same system, as is common in higher education for staff who are also students, those emails should be merged.

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

E-rate is complicated. But complying with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) -- a requirement of E-rate -- doesn't have to be. It also provides an overview of E-rate, with answers to commonly asked questions about eligibility, services supported, and audits. What is E-rate?

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2018

It’s no great overstatement to say that the Federal Communications Commission’s recent decision to rollback net neutrality protections has shaken the education community’s faith in open and equitable internet access for all students. But the tea leaves for E-Rate are pretty positive actually.

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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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Education Superhighway

MARCH 4, 2019

One of the barriers to entry for the E-rate program is the difficulty in understanding the technical terminology required to file for data services. Understand the difference between a bundled Internet access connection and ISP Services Only. The post E-rate Terminology for Educators appeared first on EducationSuperHighway.

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Education Superhighway

JANUARY 23, 2018

And although there are many mechanisms in place to accomplish that goal, none has been nearly as instrumental as the FCC’s E-rate program. This month, we join fellow advocates to commemorate the 20th anniversary of E-rate with the National Coalition for Technology in Education & Training. million. .”

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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. As a reminder, EducationSuperHighway’s tools and resources are available to support your E-rate application, including: • Form 470 Best Practices. •

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

per month for one access to one digital textbook or $14.99 per month to access all of the more than 1,500 titles on the company’s platform, with each plan requiring a four-month minimum. Users also get access to audiobook versions of their texts?available higher education product. Subscribers to Pearson Plus pay $9.99

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Education Superhighway

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Each E-rate cycle, we receive questions from E-rate Consultants about navigating the latest USAC rule changes and best practices for Form 470/RFP filings. Questions should be answered in writing and those answers should be uploaded as an addendum to your E-rate Form 470/RFP in the E-rate Productivity Center (EPC) portal.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

One of the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic was that many families didn’t have reliable internet access at home. And even before the pandemic, educators were working to close the “ homework gap, ” the divide between students who can easily log on at home to access critical school materials and those who lack reliable home internet.

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