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Progress Made on K–12 Connectivity, But Work Remains

EdTech Magazine

The nonprofit broadband advocacy group found nearly 45 million students enjoy in-school access to high-speed internet connectivity, up from 39 million in 2017. According to the group, 98 percent of public schools have next-generation fiber infrastructure, and 96 percent have enough connectivity to support online and digital learning. .

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5 Ideas to Improve Rural Education in America

The CoolCatTeacher

The need for more rural education advocacy. She is an NASSP Digital Principal, and was a featured panelist & Principal of 1st rural school featured @ Digital Learning Day Live! .” In today’s show, we’ll discuss: Promoting more broadband access. as an advocate for Rural Broadband.

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8 Ed-tech organizations every teacher should know about

Neo LMS

Focus: EdTech Access and Advocacy. CoSN positions itself as the only national professional association dedicated exclusively to education technology leaders working to transform learning. iNACOL (International Association of K-12 Online Learning). Focus: Digital Learning Advocacy and Research. Level: K12.

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How Access to Technology Can Create Equity in Schools

Digital Promise

Resources to help you use technology to increase equity in schools: Learn more about the Digital Learning Gap and how we’re working to close it. Check out how digital learning coaching helps teachers create powerful learning experiences.

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Mapping Out-of-School-Time Opportunities: Why It Matters

Digital Promise

Rather than viewing them as fun bonuses to formal learning, DMTT-focused OST programs should be seen for what they are: underutilized opportunities to close the Digital Learning Gap and equip students with the necessary skills to function in the digital age.

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Building Lifelong Learning Success Through Esports – By Lori Bajorek

ViewSonic Education

Advocacy and the Future of Esports in Education For New York City educators and policymakers, esports represents a groundbreaking opportunity to innovate and inspire. However, its success relies on sustained advocacy and investment.

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Digital Equity Act Would Provide $250M Annually to Address Digital Divide

Edsurge

Proponents of digital learning, as well as those committed to closing the nation's “homework gap,” rejoiced on Thursday when the U.S. students without home internet access, many of whom are now expected to use digital learning every day to access class materials and complete homework assignments. The same holds for U.S.