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A Tale of Two American Education Systems: An Edtech Investor’s Perspective

Edsurge

Only 60 percent of these families had access to computers or broadband internet at home. According to the Code.org Advocacy Coalition , across 24 states, only 27 percent of schools serving low-income students offer computer science courses, compared to 41 percent of schools serving their high-income peers.

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The looming threat that could worsen the digital divide

eSchool News

Key points: Without continued funding, schools and libraries may struggle to maintain or upgrade technological infrastructure See article: 3 ways the E-rate program helps level up learning See article: Will cybersecurity receive E-rate funding? Advocacy for the extension or renewal of ECF funding is a critical step.

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The Challenges of Broadband Access in Rural Schools

edWeb.net

But in order to take advantage of edtech, they first need broadband access. Even when broadband is available, many students don’t have access at home. They’ve opened up their doors to their neighbors for their own broadband needs. This article was modified and published by eSchool News. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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How schools can help students overcome the digital divide

eSchool News

Data shows multiple disconnects between what parents pointed to as actual barriers to broadband adoption versus what teachers perceived as parents’ barriers to adoption. They can also learn about which schools have the lowest broadband adoption rates in their area.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 38 Edition)

Doug Levin

The tastemaker in this case is an article from David Bainbridge claiming, “Edtech is the next fintech.” Tagged on: September 23, 2017 Forget what you’ve been told about edtech | TechCrunch → Patrick Brothers writes: "Investors are incessant in their hunt for the next emerging market. The investment du jour?

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 38 Edition)

Doug Levin

The tastemaker in this case is an article from David Bainbridge claiming, “Edtech is the next fintech.” Tagged on: September 23, 2017 Forget what you’ve been told about edtech | TechCrunch → Patrick Brothers writes: "Investors are incessant in their hunt for the next emerging market. The investment du jour?

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Digital Transformation and Innovation in Rural School Districts

edWeb.net

These rural districts face the four significant challenges: broadband access, funding, people, and understanding the “why.” Broadband access has become more critical in the last year and a half than ever before. Challenges. The summary of this presentation was written by Eileen Belastock.