The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 25, 2021

As teachers develop lesson plans, they also face lingering questions, in Maine and nationally, over the possibility of a return to remote learning and concerns about ensuring all students have access to the devices and high-quality broadband they need to do classwork and homework. 18, 2021, in Brunswick, Maine.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 7, 2024

Although some gains in high school students’ technological device and internet access have occurred since ACT first investigated the digital divide in 2018, device and internet access of students with lower family incomes is lagging that of students with higher family incomes,” said Jeff Schiel, Ph.D,

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Parkland School District in Pennsylvania, like many of the nation’s public school systems, is seeing increases in student poverty rates and English language proficiency — trends that could make any existing digital divides worse. But Parkland school leaders are taking proactive steps to improve digital equity.

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Edsurge

JULY 23, 2021

Multiple studies and surveys have documented the ever-narrowing digital divide. Of the 84 percent of low-income families who have computers and broadband internet access in their homes, a majority remain under-connected. That is students who are “under-connected.” That’s bad news. Maybe we’re measuring this thing wrong.”

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

We have this huge digital divide that’s making it hard for [students] to get their education,” she said. David Silver, the director of education for the mayor’s office, said people talked about the digital divide, but there had never been enough energy to tackle it. Credit: Javeria Salman/ The Hechinger Report. “We

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2020

COVID-19 did not create the digital divide for students, added Robin Lake, the panel moderator and the director of the Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE), which is based out of the University of Washington and has been tracking school districts’ transitions to distance learning.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 20, 2023

However, the study also found that educators lack centralized resources and direct support necessary to successfully overcome barriers to the digital divide. 82 percent of families and 80 percent of educators surveyed feel strongly that high-speed Internet at home is extremely important to fulfilling learning outcomes.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 19, 2017

That’s one of the key findings in a just-released Common Sense Media survey tracking media habits among children aged 0-8, which also found a narrowing but significant digital divide among lower-income households, and the first signs that virtual reality and internet-connected toys are finding their way into American homes.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Since before the pandemic, Benjamin Skinner has been researching broadband access and how lack of home internet impacts students’ ability to do online work. What no one talks enough about is that “we have a digital divide right within suburban and urban areas as well,” he said.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 12, 2017

But Bredder can’t give students the tool he considers most indispensable to 21st-century learning — broadband internet beyond school walls. They’re building their own countywide broadband network. Related: Not all towns are created equal, digitally. This is an equity issue,” said Bredder. “If

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

In education technology, a litany of surveys published this decade have touted the growing adoption of digital learning tools. Now adding to that list is one of the most thorough efforts—a new survey from Gallup and NewSchools Venture Fund , a nonprofit that provides grants to education technology and innovation efforts.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 26, 2022

Americans overwhelmingly believe that high-speed internet access is a basic necessity, according to a new survey from Kajeet. The survey also finds that 64 percent of U.S. The survey also finds that 64 percent of U.S. million Americans lack home broadband access. For these 14.5

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 10, 2020

A Strada Public Viewpoint survey released in June found that Black and Latino students are more likely than white students to have changed or canceled their education plans because of the pandemic. Related: OPINION: College in a pandemic is tough enough — without reliable broadband access, it’s nearly impossible.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 1, 2021

During a forum hosted by public policy think tank New America to discuss this new data, Jessica Rosenworcel, the acting FCC Chairwoman, called the homework gap “an especially cruel” part of the digital divide that existed long before the pandemic. There are some positive findings in the survey. An additional $7.17

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eSchool News

MAY 13, 2016

This week, the digital divide is back in focus yet again. But there are some Google Fiber programs that might be well-positioned to tackle the digital divide. Read on for more: 3 Google Fiber programs that could help ease the digital divide. Digital divide hits small towns hard.

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MIND Research Institute

MAY 15, 2020

Unfortunately, school closures have meant a step backward for many when it comes to the digital divide. Much of what I’ve heard has been about ST Math , but many of these strategies are applicable to any program or situation. Supporting Students and Families. For underserved students and rural communities, the impact is even greater.

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2023

Digital Equity is customizable, giving leaders the option to turn on specific data and usage stats. The insights from Digital Equity help leaders: Identify students experiencing poor or no internet connection outside of school without waiting for an IT ticket, relying on self-reporting or annual family surveys.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2016

The digital divide is a reality for three out of four American families, meaning approximately eight million individuals under the age of 18 are living without internet access. Yet, sadly, Darriale is far from alone. So, where does this leave these students and their families?

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Education Superhighway

JANUARY 23, 2017

The report showed that 47% of students lacked the minimum connectivity (100 kbps per student) necessary for digital learning. During this time, the state also launched a school technology readiness survey, which was completed by 117 school district leaders and provided insight into the internal network needs across the state.

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eSchool News

JUNE 22, 2016

In 2014, nearly 75 percent of school systems surveyed did not have any off-campus strategies for providing connectivity to students at home and after school. E2D, Eliminate the Digital Divide , a non-profit organization has been formed, and together, their collective impact is making strong headway. Together, we’re better.

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 23, 2019

“When we started all of this, it wasn’t because we wanted to get broadband in every classroom,” Marwell said. “We We believed if we had connectivity in every classroom, that would give every teacher the opportunity to take advantage of digital learning.”. Their plan seems to have worked. But it’s an important starting point.

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Educator Innovator

MARCH 7, 2014

According to a 2013 Pew Research Center survey of 2,462 Advanced Placement and National Writing Project teachers on how they use technology, “there are striking differences in the role of technology in wealthier school districts compared with poorer school districts.”. In rural areas where there is no broadband access, that isn’t the case.”.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 17, 2021

The superintendent in Lincoln, Nebraska, says a district survey this past fall found that 10% of parents liked remote learning – pandemic or not. Federal funds help narrow the digital divide. This story also appeared in The Christian Science Monitor. With JumpStart, says Ms. Millions of students still face access issues.

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Education Superhighway

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

20-25% of the digital divide is concentrated in affordable multi-dwelling units (MDUs). million unconnected people in 4 million households to reliable high-speed home internet – closing 23% of the broadband affordability gap.

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Tom Murray

AUGUST 21, 2016

The organization also organizes the Speak Up survey each year. This leading nonprofit believes in the promise of digital learning opportunities and advocates for all students to have equal access to educational opportunity. Technology Leadership. Organization: Consortium for School Network (CoSN). URL: www.cosn.org.

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Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

As a result, administrators proactively identify students with poor or no internet access at scale, saving considerable time troubleshooting and maximizing the impact of digital learning. Most importantly, they empower all students to excel!”

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eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2016

A new report details the importance of state advocacy in connecting schools, students to broadband internet. A new report from SETDA and Common Sense Kids Action focuses on K-12 broadband and wi-fi connectivity, state leadership for infrastructure, state broadband implementation highlights, and state advocacy for federal broadband support.

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Education Superhighway

JULY 31, 2020

With the possibility of remote learning returning this fall, the City of Chicago, Chicago Public Schools (CPS), the philanthropic community, and leading Internet Service Providers (ISPs) recognized a historic opportunity to eliminate broadband accessibility as a barrier to digital learning. Customer satisfaction surveys.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 12, 2016

Read on for more: Can your internet service provider help close the digital divide? The digital divide is a reality for three out of four American families, meaning approximately eight million individuals under the age of 18 are living without internet access. Distance learning fills core gaps at rural school.

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Educator Innovator

MARCH 7, 2014

According to a 2013 Pew Research Center survey of 2,462 Advanced Placement and National Writing Project teachers on how they use technology, “there are striking differences in the role of technology in wealthier school districts compared with poorer school districts.” In rural areas where there is no broadband access, that isn’t the case.”

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Even before the pandemic, more than 25 million Americans lacked access to broadband internet. The impetus was really to close that achievement gap and that digital divide.” The broadband needs to follow the kid,” Casey says. “We The state, of course, did not work alone. Completing the Last Mile Now the real work begins.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

In fall 2022, an online survey, conducted from a parents’ perspective, found that many parents are realizing or have concerns regarding the pandemic’s impact on their children’s mental, academic and social well-being. The role of schools in providing accessible and equitable education will come into focus.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2021

One example is New Jersey, where schools and districts were required to submit to the state “a survey weekly of how many students lacked devices and/or WiFi,” according to Erica Hartman, Director of Technology Integration at New Jersey’s Morris School District. Still, no new regulations have yet emerged from that data gathering.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 27, 2020

Widespread lack of broadband access complicates learning. Their family does not have a computer or broadband internet at home, so the siblings have to take turns sharing their mom’s phone to access online lessons. The digital divide. Meanwhile, education is just one role schools fill. Credit: Terri Johnson.

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MindShift

JULY 31, 2020

A majority of libraries have made borrowing digital media easier by relaxing and extending online renewal policies, offering a wider range of ebooks and streaming media, and increased virtual programming, according to a Public Library Association survey. . Louis Public Library have moved completely online.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2020

But America’s persistent digital divide has greatly hampered efforts toward this goal. Many broadband providers are also adding capacity, lifting caps on data and offering extended free trial periods. Inequity looms large. That demands a fluid, iterative approach, one that seeks and adjusts to feedback.

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MindShift

JULY 10, 2020

At the same time, districts are surveying parents and teachers to find out if they are willing to go back at all. One national survey by the American Federation of Teachers found about 1 in 4 educators were not willing to come back even with precautions, and a survey of parents found two-thirds were nervous about the prospect. .

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