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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. MORE FROM EDTECH : Find the information you need to prepare for your E-Rate application. Tips for Moving Forward on E-Learning. The bad news is that 2.3

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Announcing the 2021-2022 League of Innovative Schools Cohort

Digital Promise

Located in Mississippi, Columbus Municipal School District is committed to advancing advocacy of learners’ parents. In April 2021, the district launched monthly parent advocacy meetings focused on restorative justice, literacy, and college and career readiness. Their trainings and materials were used across the country.

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How Access to Technology Can Create Equity in Schools

Digital Promise

Students have fewer barriers to learning when they can use their tablets or laptops not only to find homework instructions, read e-books, and share important information with their families, but to create and work on independent projects, research topics that interest them, and connect with subject experts.

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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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Funding Edtech with the E-Rate Program and Grants

edWeb.net

During a recent edWebinar , edtech experts provided an overview of the E-Rate program, state matching funds, and ways to obtain grants for technological development. Accessing the E-Rate and Matching State Funds. She is a past board member and chair of CoSN and is Vice President of Advocacy and Programs for LACUE.

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CoSN2020: Annual Event Focuses on Breakthrough Mindsets

EdTech Magazine

She maintains that most technology is still designed like a desktop machine, commanding users’ full attention for them to receive any useful information. We hope you will stay after CoSN2020 for the EdTech Advocacy and Policy Summit in partnership with ISTE, SETDA and SIIA.

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CoSN2020: Annual Event Focuses on Breakthrough Mindsets

EdTech Magazine

She maintains that most technology is still designed like a desktop machine, commanding users’ full attention for them to receive any useful information. We hope you will stay after CoSN2020 for the EdTech Advocacy and Policy Summit in partnership with ISTE, SETDA and SIIA. Our Driving K-12 Innovation: Hurdles & Accelerators report.