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Wi-Fi 6E Access Points: Why the Aruba 635 Makes Sense for Schools

EdTech Magazine

In the wireless technology industry, the year 2020 saw the biggest release of wireless band for unlicensed use since the advent of Wi-Fi in 1989, opening the 6GHz spectrum and more than doubling the available bandwidth for wireless traffic. While there is an even newer wireless standard now…

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Facing a Digital Divide, Student Success Requires Connectivity and Access to Technology

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At the time, nearly 16 million students in the United States lacked home internet access, according to a widely cited report from Common Sense Media. Despite incremental progress made to narrow the digital divide, students’ success today hinges on having access to a connected device and high-speed internet in the classroom and at home.

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Increasing K-12 tech accessibility

eSchool News

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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The Edtech Industry Has An Oversaturation Problem

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There are always new products coming out in the edtech landscape, but somehow a couple software platforms monopolize the industry and are used by teachers everywhere, leaving smaller companies and edtech startups facing an uphill battle. A version of this article was originally published on Medium. But this is not an ideal world.

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Empowering girls with STEM education to build tomorrow’s tech industry

eSchool News

As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, the need to address this gap is becoming vital. Combatting this challenge relies on revitalizing the passion for STEM learning in young students, especially females, as the future of the workforce hinges on the next generation’s ability to meet the technological needs of tomorrow.

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Exploring generative AI products: Essential recommendations for schools on privacy and accessibility

eSchool News

However, as districts rush to adopt these cutting-edge technologies, they must carefully select the right AI tools to meet their unique needs. This rapid adoption brings significant risks, particularly regarding data privacy and accessibility. However, it also poses challenges related to data privacy and accessibility.

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How to Personalize User Experience with Data and AI

EdTech Magazine

Organizations across industries have more access to data than they’ve ever had before, but they’re still evolving when it comes to transforming that data into actionable insights. In K–12 schools, CX doesn’t refer to customers in a traditional sense, but rather technology users such as teachers, students and families.

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