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The policies and infrastructures are in place to deliver. As this tumultuous year winds down, there are a few trends we can expect to see in 2021, including schools adopting a “digital-first” policy for many of their functional operations such as administrative and student support functions. Collin Earnst, CEO, LearnWell.
. “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. A number of states have policies in support of broadband and wi-fi connectivity.
Similarly, 28 states have policies and guidelines for external connections; 23 have them for internal wireless connections. By providing these examples of state leadership to support technology in education, though, states can work towards bridging the digitaldivide. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.
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