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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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Mission (Almost) Accomplished: Nonprofit EducationSuperHighway Prepares to Sunset

Edsurge

After seven years of coordinated efforts to improve internet access in schools, thereby laying the foundation for digital learning to take root and expand in U.S. can access digital learning in their classrooms (with 2 million to go). It’s the beginning of the end of the road for EducationSuperHighway.

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Not “Just” a Teacher: Finding Your Voice as a Teacher

The CoolCatTeacher

And so, yes, I’ve kind of started very quickly after accepting the award for Instructional Technologist of the Year, then TCEA – as many of our state affiliates has a strong advocacy arm for educational opportunities here in Texas. Brianna Hodges, Director of Digital Learning, Stephenville Independent School District, Texas.