edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

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. In 2010 the FCC appointed her to the USAC board representing the nation’s schools and libraries on ERATE.

E-rate 45

E-rate EdTech Broadband Libraries 45

eSchool News

MAY 10, 2016

Unfortunately, the digital divide is a very real barrier to success in our community,” said Audra Bluehouse, an English teacher at Hatch Valley High. “We The Hatch Valley schools receive the FCC’s E-Rate initiative, which reimburses schools and libraries for expenses related to internet access.

Digital Divide 40

Digital Divide E-rate Broadband Laptops 40

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Pandemic-era lockdowns put an unmistakable spotlight on digital equity — particularly for K-12 students. But nowhere is the digital divide larger than in the Black rural South. A quarter of Black teens reported not being able to do their homework for lack of reliable internet access — nearly twice the rate of white teens.

Broadband 113

Broadband E-rate Digital Divide Accessibility 113

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

As high-speed internet service becomes more ubiquitous in American households, some readers might be surprised to find out that a “digital divide” exists in many of our schools. So the digital divide in fact is a misnomer; it’s really a terrestrial digital divide as the FCC itself has now concluded.

Digital Divide 40

Digital Divide E-rate Broadband Technology 40

Doug Levin

JULY 24, 2017

graduation rates — up to a record 83 percent — and whether it is real or an elaborate scam. Tagged on: July 23, 2017 ED warns schools of another widespread ransomware attack | Future of Ed Tech e-Newsletter → In light of a recent widespread ransomware attack, the U.S. So why do I still want schools to use them? Unified gets a $3.26-million

EdTech 150

EdTech E-rate Software Data 150

eSchool News

JUNE 22, 2016

billion increase in E-rate funding over the last 18 months. Strategies identified to address digital equity include: allowing computer labs access before and after school, working with the public library to provide community access and literacy programs, and partnering with community businesses to get their businesses online.

Broadband 66

Broadband E-rate Digital Divide Survey 66

eSchool News

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Libraries, connectivity, and more are big issues for IT professionals. Here are five key trends that CTOs will be watching and reacting to in 2016: The modernized E-rate program. Since it was established 18 years ago, the E-rate program has focused on connecting schools and libraries to the internet.

Trends 40

Trends E-rate Broadband Technology 40

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 23, 2019

And 85 percent of teachers support even greater use of digital learning in their schools, according to a recent survey by NewSchools Venture Fund and Gallup. There is still a digital divide in classrooms based on what technology is being used and how. Marwell acknowledges internet connectivity is only a starting point.

E-rate 59

E-rate Digital Divide Classroom Laptops 59

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 12, 2017

But a few pioneering districts have shown that it’s possible, and Albemarle County has joined a nascent trend of districts trying to build their own bridges across the digital divide. Scheivert’s goal is to build the network without new money from taxpayers, and so far he’s been successful. We can extend the learning day.

Broadband 105

Broadband Digital Divide Accessibility Blackboard 105

The CoolCatTeacher

APRIL 6, 2023

They have a wonderful lesson library that they've created as well. So when you're looking at giving some feedback on what you're doing and asking ChatGPT or another Chatbot, you know, to look at this and how would you rate this? Curated content from the other educators have created.

Classroom 523

Classroom Tools Data Twitter 523

Educator Innovator

MARCH 7, 2014

Along with the increase in speed, there’s been an exponential increase in the use of digital tools in the classroom. Students now interview authors across the country via Skype and access books that match their interests and reading levels on e-readers. Teachers attend training sessions via webinar.

Broadband 46

Broadband E-rate Digital Divide Survey 46

NeverEndingSearch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) designated the Wednesday of the American Library Association’s (ALA) Banned Books Week as Banned Websites Awareness Day (BWAD, pronounced bee-wad ). Establish a digital repository of Internet filtering studies. Digital Citizenship by OSAPAC. For high school.

E-rate 40

E-rate Digital Citizenship Libraries Social Media 40

Education Superhighway

OCTOBER 15, 2015

Lack of high-speed Internet prevents teachers and students from taking full advantage of the transformational power of digital learning and leaves millions of kids on the wrong side of the digital divide. As a result, $2.5 billion per year in new funding is now available to close the K-12 connectivity gap once and for all.

Broadband 40

Broadband Digital Divide E-rate Digital Learning 40

eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2016

. “Internet access is no longer an afterthought in education; instead high-speed broadband and wi-fi are now a vital component of K-12 school infrastructure, there is an increased emphasis on digital learning,” according to the report. Even fewer schools have met the long-term goal of 1 Gbps/1,000 users.

Report 40

Report Broadband E-rate Advocacy 40

eSchool News

JULY 19, 2016

Connecting our nation’s schools, libraries, health clinics and other community anchor institutions (CAIs) to next generation high-speed broadband is an important national priority. Sohn challenged community leaders to step up in closing the digital divide.

Broadband 40

Broadband Policies Libraries E-rate 40

Educator Innovator

MARCH 7, 2014

Along with the increase in speed, there’s been an exponential increase in the use of digital tools in the classroom. Students now interview authors across the country via Skype and access books that match their interests and reading levels on e-readers. Teachers attend training sessions via webinar.

Broadband 36

Broadband E-rate Digital Divide Survey 36

edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2019

Many times, the funding is not enough, and schools supplement from outside sources, including the E-Rate program. There are no cap limits, no throttle rates, and no chastising schools when they need extra bandwidth. Included in the new report and accompanying website are case studies of success stories.

Broadband 42

Broadband Accessibility Mobility E-rate 42

Marketplace K-12

OCTOBER 13, 2016

history to bridge the digital divide.”. Sprint says it will partner with nonprofits My Brother’s Keeper Alliance and EveryoneOn to recruit community organizations, including schools, libraries, and public housing authorities, to the program. Sprint is billing the efforts as the “largest corporate initiative in U.S.

Broadband 40

Broadband Smartphone Digital Divide Company 40

eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Here’s what they had to say: Text-based AI interfaces provide an opportunity to help close the digital divide…and avoid an impending AI divide. billion people are still without internet, and the rate of internet growth has actually slowed. New technology in the library or for your counselors? Today, over 2.9

Trends 144

Trends EdTech Industry Data 144

Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2021

1560 , and proposed adding sections designed “to close the digital divide in California.” The FCC’s E-Rate program , a K-12 broadband subsidy, provides methods for districts and libraries to acquire discounts on WiFi connectivity. Jennifer E. For instance, prior to COVID-19, Section 12100.8

Broadband 172

Broadband Digital Divide E-rate Policies 172

eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Here’s what they had to say: Text-based AI interfaces provide an opportunity to help close the digital divide…and avoid an impending AI divide. billion people are still without internet, and the rate of internet growth has actually slowed. New technology in the library or for your counselors? Today, over 2.9

Trends 52

Trends EdTech Industry Data 52

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

First, districts need to address the digital divide/homework gap in meaningful ways. Another aspect of the digital divide includes teachers. What’s needed to address the digital divide for all is sustainable, dedicated funding that allows districts to meet the needs of the community.

System 55

System Digital Divide E-rate Education 55

eSchool News

JUNE 17, 2021

The interactive view, including the last six months, encourages deeper dives into what might be driving these digital K-12 trends and to spur meaningful discussions and action about how to address persistent gaps, as they occur.

EdTech 67

EdTech Digital Divide Trends E-rate 67

Educate AI Magazine

MARCH 31, 2025

The E-rate Program: A Case Study in Federal Success If you’re looking for proof of what federal coordination can achieve in education, look no further than the E-rate program. Since its inception: E-rate has delivered over $65 billion in discounts to schools and libraries. Data Disappears.

E-rate 59

E-rate Broadband Education Digital Divide 59

Hack Education

MARCH 8, 2017

Wheeler had been a “champion” of net neutrality and E-rate reform, according to Education Week at least, but his replacement, Trump appointee Ajit Pai, seems poised to lead the agency with a very different set of priorities – and those priorities will likely shape in turn what happens to ed-tech under Trump.

E-rate 50

E-rate Digital Divide Broadband Libraries 50

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The implication, according to one NYT article : “the digital gap between rich and poor kids is not what we expected.” The real digital divide, this article contends, is not that affluent children have access to better and faster technologies. (Um, The key word in that headline isn’t “digital”; it’s “force.” Um, they do.)

Pearson 145

Pearson MOOC Company Software 145

Hack Education

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Hayden is the first new librarian of Congress since 1987,” The New York Times observed at her swearing in in September, “and brings with her another generation’s ideas about accessibility, technology and the role that libraries play in society.” million in E-Rate rebates.).

Technology 40

Technology Education Facebook Company 40

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 12, 2024

Earlier this year, he signed a law barring libraries from banning books based on ideology; book bans nationwide have largely targeted LGTBQ+-themed books. But the Biden administration has sought to require accreditors to create minimum standards on student outcomes such as graduation rates and licensure-exam pass rates.

Education 137

Education E-rate Policies Accessibility 137