Digital Promise

APRIL 7, 2022

Moreover, less than 25 percent of households eligible for the FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit had enrolled as of December 2021, and a similar percentage of low- and middle-income households are even aware of free or discount internet offers. Access to available programs and resources can be challenging.

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eSchool News

JULY 17, 2024

This post on mobile and broadband speeds originally appeared on CoSN’s blog and is reposted here with permission. These new standards will be used to determine if broadband is being deployed in a reasonable and timely manner. It offers portability but may have lower speeds and higher latency compared to fixed broadband.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Over the years, the program has been modernized to focus support on bringing high-speed broadband to and within schools and libraries. This latest action will help students gain access to educational resources that may have been previously out of reach and enable them to learn without limits.

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Digital Promise

JUNE 9, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the inequitable access to technology and broadband, particularly for students who have been traditionally marginalized. Always-available technology and broadband access. What learning looks like and how it is delivered has changed forever. A clear, inclusive, and easily accessible transformation plan.

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Edsurge

JULY 11, 2019

Broadband policy is dense, and many of the articles and statements on the subject are frankly hard to follow. Previously this band was only available to education institutions—known as the Educational Broadband Service, or EBS for short. radio, TV, mobile data, broadband. Wait, I said start at the beginning.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2019

Kajeet ’s ConnectEdNow campaign , announced in June, aims to make broadband access more affordable by providing students with portable Wi-Fi hotspot devices, a $200 mobile device subsidy and discounted data plans from Verizon , T-Mobile and other LTE providers. Broadband access still is limited in some rural areas.

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Tom Murray

AUGUST 31, 2016

According to a report released by the Pew Research Center, approximately 5 of the 29 million households with school-aged children lack access to high quality broadband internet while at home. In the spring of 2016, the FCC voted to modernize the program to include broadband services for low income families. ConnectHome.

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The Hechinger Report

JUNE 8, 2020

Sadly, though, the reality is that millions of Americans — in rural and urban areas alike, and including many underrepresented minorities — lack the reliable broadband connections needed to access postsecondary and K-12 education in a nation that remains in partial lockdown. Related: A school district is building a DIY broadband network.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

No longer just a haven for dusty books and stern shushes, the library is now a place for digital resources and makerspaces and flexible learning. As such, modern libraries should be outfitted with robust broadband and plenty of places for students and educators to charge equipment. eli.zimmerman_9856. Thu, 11/08/2018 - 12:56.

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Education Superhighway

AUGUST 29, 2022

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), part of the Infrastructure Law, provides eligible households with a $30 monthly subsidy for affordable broadband at home. To find out how you can plug into the Massachusetts digital equity coalition or launch a broadband adoption campaign in your state, contact us. Wins for Apartment Wi-Fi.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 18, 2024

It allows anyone with broadband access to become a student for life, opening new education and career opportunities. But they are unavailable for millions of Americans, largely in rural areas, who have no access to robust, affordable broadband connectivity.

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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. This is an equity issue,” said Bredder. “If Josh Walton, principal, Walton Middle School, in sAlbemarle County, Virginia.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Buying resources and tech for your school is a big responsibility and choosing the right equipment can be tricky. Over the past few years, there has been a huge influx of education technology resources available to schools – from tablets and robotics to online platforms and digital whiteboards. Confirm that your software is up-to-date.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

From broadband to Wi-Fi, this funding bridges the digital divide, empowering students with equitable access to educational resources, fostering innovation, and ultimately, shaping a brighter future for students.” . “The E-rate program is crucial for modern education.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 24, 2018

For the past decade, bringing digital equity and broadband access to U.S. families with school-aged children — most of them low-income — lack broadband access at home, reports the Pew Research Center. Resources to Plan Successful Solutions Are Out There. Successful 1:1 Device Programs Help Students Get Online at Home.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Work in rural, agricultural America has seen major disruption from innovative technology, globalization and a shift away from resources like coal and steel.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2018

Districts integrating cloud computing are able to tackle broadband and network capacity issues — one of the top three focus points for K–12 IT professionals — as well as enable educational benefits, including expanding and reinvigorating STEM learning programs. .

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Tracy Smith, Parkland’s assistant to the superintendent for operations, spoke with EdTech about the district’s strategies and best practices for improving digital equity and shared her hopes for bringing broadband to every home in the Lehigh Valley region. . We also work with our community library to make sure they are a resource.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 13, 2018

Time and other resources should be allocated strategically," Draper said. "If CoSN 2018: Broadband and Cybersecurity Are Top IT Concerns. Once that is done, the team revisits the goal and determines its next steps before refining the practice and moving on to target areas of improvement. Delineate coaching roles. Buying Cycle.

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Education Superhighway

DECEMBER 11, 2014

EducationSuperHighway applauds the Chairman and the Commissioners for ensuring that every school can connect to high-speed broadband, every classroom to Wi-Fi, and every student to a brighter, more connected future. billion per year to account for growing bandwidth demand. billion per year to account for growing bandwidth demand.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2021

Many people witnessed the change in technology from dial-up modems to broadband. Learning parental control tool is the first step to divert your child towards educational content and resources instead of browsing throughout the day. You can find her resources at Structured Learning.

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Education Superhighway

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Many states are taking innovative steps to address this challenge, implementing targeted funding initiatives to bring affordable broadband to low-income communities. million in broadband infrastructure, funded by the Treasurys Capital Projects Fund, prioritizing low-income and multi-family housing. Connecticut Investing $40.8

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Education Superhighway

APRIL 18, 2018

These are critical questions, and we are committed to ensuring that when it comes to our work, the answers around our use of broadband data are clear. As a result, more schools can upgrade their broadband networks and give their students equal access to countless digital learning opportunities. TRANSPARENCY DRIVES CHANGE.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 17, 2019

Buying resources and tech for your schools can be a big responsibility and choosing the right equipment can be tricky. Over the past few years, there has been a huge influx of education technology resources available to schools – from tablets and robotics, to online platforms and digital whiteboards.

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Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2020

We are thankful for those who broadcast the news and the broadband providers that have opened their networks, lifted data caps and fees, and promised not to discontinue service. Broadband providers are facing unprecedented pressure to deliver reliable connectivity as more of our economy shifts online. These are positive things.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

There’s a growing understanding that disparities in home broadband internet access put students at a disadvantage — typically those who already face obstacles because of low family income or race. CHECK IT OUT : Read what three K–12 leaders say about ensuring students have equal access to digital resources. Digital Equity.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2020

Check with your local broadband provider to see if they have free access programs. Amazing Education Resources –sorted by topic and age group. Go Nessy –learning resources for students, including special needs like Dyslexia. LiveBinders Remote Learning resources. How do I make online learning personal?

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Equitable, reliable, and robust broadband access both on and off campus is essential to support digital learning and prepare K-12 students for life and work. The declaration is a cornerstone of Broadband Imperative III: Driving Connectivity, Access and Student Success , a new report from SETDA.

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Education Superhighway

JULY 12, 2019

In order to make this and other digital learning opportunities a reality for students, the state needed to increase broadband connectivity in classrooms. They worked with EducationSuperHighway and other partners to utilize federal resources and state funding to create a state-wide network.

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Education Superhighway

APRIL 8, 2020

EducationSuperHighway is working to address this homework gap by partnering with organizations to connect students at home, and to share resources with school districts to help them get their students online. Resources for discounted, refurbished equipment through their association with PCs for People. 400/400 Mbps for $39.99/mo.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 16, 2015

The funds will go toward purchasing MiFi devices, which provide mobile broadband access, so that 15 percent can connect at home for free. The following three resources can help students and families realize the powering of digital learning at home. Howard-Suamico ’s situation is not unique.

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Education Superhighway

APRIL 1, 2019

Our research has shown that school districts across the country pay vastly different prices for similar broadband services. Tools like EducationSuperHighway’s broadband price transparency website Compare & Connect K-12 can equip your team with data to negotiate better pricing.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2018

In fact, for example, a quarter of the tools are just straight-up research resources , and operational tools are another quarter. . EDTECH: What are some of the changes you've noticed in this year’s collection? RECTANUS: Some things have stayed the same.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Presented to the legislature in May 2020, the plan aimed to make education more equitable by closing gaps in device ownership and broadband coverage across the state. “We Plans are also underway for extending broadband to Mississippi’s rural communities, digitizing a landscape that has long been known as a digital desert.

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Doug Levin

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Be sure to consider the alignment of your strategy and expectations to the broadband internet infrastructure needed to support it. Consider whether and how your state will encourage districts to form consortia to pool resources to address identified needs and priorities.

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Educational Technology Guy

MAY 11, 2016

Here are some great free resources from CoSN ( Consortium for School Networking ) that can help you understand the issue, and address it. This year has seen a huge increase in attention to "Digital Equity" or the "Digital Divide". This post originally appeared on Educational Technology Guy.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 17, 2019

California has recently increased state investment in school technology , focusing on better broadband connections and supporting further teaching of computer science. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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