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New E-rate rules could narrow the homework gap

eSchool News

In July, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved the use of E-rate funds to loan Wi-Fi hotspots that support students, school staff, and library patrons without internet access. For an update on the 2025 E-rate, register for an eSchool News webinar featuring expert insight. It is 2024 in the United States.

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CoSN 2019: Complexity and Logistics Remain E-Rate Challenges

EdTech Magazine

CoSN 2019: Complexity and Logistics Remain E-Rate Challenges. The E-rate program can be a challenge for K–12 districts to navigate, even as it allows many schools to achieve technology initiatives that otherwise might not be possible. Data Center. Director of E-Rate, Northwest Council for Computer Education.

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On Altering the Public Record on E-Rate

Doug Levin

Under New Leadership, FCC Quashes Report on E-rate Program’s Success.” “It’s particularly curious because [FCC Chair] Pai himself seems to value data in decisionmaking.” As quoted in: Herold, Benjamin. Education Week. 8 February 2017. “To expunge the record is clearly a political move,” he said.

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Tech Alone Isn’t Enough to Secure K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

Adversaries have ramped up attacks on K–12 schools and universities, using ransomware and double-extortion campaigns to target institutions with vast stores of data but limited means to protect their critical digital assets. Federal initiatives, such as E-rate, were developed to help schools procure the technologies they need.…

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How to Protect K–12 Networks From Student Hackers

EdTech Magazine

It’s no secret that school districts are a gold mine for hackers, who can exploit all of the confidential student, parent and employee data available for financial gain or to assuage a personal grudge. . How to Protect K–12 Networks From Student Hackers. eli.zimmerman_9856. Wed, 02/20/2019 - 12:35.

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3 Steps Budget-Conscious Schools Can Take to Upgrade Infrastructure

EdTech Magazine

Seek Out E-Rate Funding. One way that school districts can easily stay on budget when updating networking infrastructure is with help from the E-rate program. E-rate provides up to an 85 percent discount on Category 2 equipment , which includes internal infrastructure equipment. Data Center.

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Will cybersecurity receive E-rate funding?

eSchool News

It reported one of the highest rates of ransom payment, with 47 percent of K-12 educational organizations paying the ransom requested. Here is some of the feedback we received and shared: “The E-rate program is vital to our organization and essential to student achievement. These organizations, on average, paid $2.18

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