EdTech Magazine

JUNE 24, 2019

E-Rate Improvements Support Easier and Faster IT Upgrades. With support from the Universal Service Schools and Libraries Program, commonly known as E-rate , TCSD was able to upgrade the entire district in two years — and with an 85 percent equipment discount. “We How E-Rate 2.0 lora.strum_r7w0.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 5, 2021

With the federal E-rate program, K–12 schools can offset the costs of network upgrades and related technology and service purchases, allowing them to modernize learning environments. What do you need to know about E-rate it if you're applying for the first time, and how has it changed due to the pandemic?

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2019

E-Rate Funding Will Continue During Government Shutdown. The E-rate program will continue to run as scheduled regardless of whether parts or all of the Federal Communications Commission are shut down, Funds For Learning reports. . eli.zimmerman_9856. Wed, 01/16/2019 - 17:19. by Eli Zimmerman. by Eli Zimmerman.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

TCEA 2019: 5 Ways to Improve Your E-Rate Process. As the Federal Communications Commission weighs potential changes to the E-rate program, consultant Deborah Sovereign shared some of her predictions about its likely course of action at the Texas Computer Education Association Convention & Exposition in San Antonio on Tuesday. .

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 3, 2019

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. Ideally, districts are planning out their E-rate requests for a five-year period.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2017

By EdTech Staff By creating a plan, K–12 IT administrators can make the most of the federal funds.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

By EdTech Staff Don't let the process of applying for federal funding trip you up.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 15, 2018

CoSN 2018: How Your District Can Prepare for an E-Rate Audit. If you’re using E-rate funds , prepare to be reviewed or audited. Most people don’t know what E-rate is until something goes wrong.”. E-rate allowed for a lot of growth in connectivity,” she said. “It phil.goldstein_6191.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2016

By Heather B. Hayes Experts offer tips on how to maximize funds for robust broadband and wireless networks.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 20, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out where K–12 schools can turn to secure funding for personalized learning programs. Schools today require vast amounts of bandwidth, but convincing leaders to pay for networking projects is often challenging, even with the Federal Communication Commission’s E-rate program subsidizing most of the costs.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 6, 2017

By Amy Passow Get a jump-start on paperwork by filling out online forms and gathering bid responses.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 8, 2015

By EdTech Staff Recent changes to E-Rate help to speed your school’s review process.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Here are some cybersecurity tools K–12 schools should have to protect against ransomware. As reports of students improperly accessing school administrative systems become more common, many districts remain vulnerable to such insider attacks , despite their best overall security efforts.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 8, 2024

That said, this is a step up from what the FCC already provides through its E-rate program, whose cybersecurity coverage includes only basic firewalls and support services to configure them. The FCC admitted as much when they announced the program in November by noting in the Federal Register, “It is clear that the E-Rate…

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 24, 2021

school districts meet bandwidth goals established by the Federal Communications Commission as part of the 2014 E-Rate Modernization Order. Those goals push school districts to reach bandwidth rates of at least 1 megabit per second, per… K–12 Schools Still Struggle with Connectivity Fewer than half of U.S.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 9, 2015

By EdTech Staff When applying for E-Rate, schools and districts should plan ahead.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 18, 2015

By EdTech Staff E-Rate changes help ensure schools can spend funds effectively.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2020

After an extended period in limbo, there is more clarity about the federal E-Rate program and what K–12 districts need to know when submitting forms for the next application period and planning future networking needs. The FCC approved the last five-year E-Rate budget in 2014, which was also the first year of the program modernization.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2020

After an extended period in limbo, there is more clarity about the federal E-Rate program and what K–12 districts need to know when submitting forms for the next application period and planning future networking needs. The FCC approved the last five-year E-Rate budget in 2014, which was also the first year of the program modernization.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2020

After an extended period in limbo, there is more clarity about the federal E-Rate program and what K–12 districts need to know when submitting forms for the next application period and planning future networking needs. The FCC approved the last five-year E-Rate budget in 2014, which was also the first year of the program modernization.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 31, 2019

After an extended period in limbo, there is more clarity about the federal E-Rate program and what K–12 districts need to know when submitting forms for the next application period and planning future networking needs. The FCC approved the last five-year E-Rate budget in 2014, which was also the first year of the program modernization.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2017

By Meghan Bogardus Cortez The latest research indicates that the FCC’s program is effective at bringing more connectivity to K–12 students.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 12, 2023

To help, the Consortium for School Networking submitted a petition to the Federal Communications Commission in 2021 asking it to expand E-rate funding to cover cybersecurity solutions.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 13, 2018

CoSN 2018: What's on the Horizon for E-Rate and Educational Policy. Experts in educational technology policy and programs share what’s hot and what’s next. amy.burroughs_26341. Tue, 03/13/2018 - 17:37. 1864524013. video type. Conference. CDW VV2 Strategy. CDW Segment. Customer Focused. Buying Cycle. Engagement.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 5, 2015

By EdTech Staff What K–12 schools and districts need to know about changes to the E-Rate program.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

By Meghan Bogardus Cortez From simplifying the process to focusing on even faster speeds, the future of E-rate is poised for change.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 9, 2016

By EdTech Staff The E-Rate application process can be daunting, but this list shows school districts exactly which services and products that are eligible for discounts.

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EdTech Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2019

MORE FROM EDTECH: Find out how one-to-one computing programs are boosting digital equity for K–12 students. MORE FROM EDTECH: Read about how K–12 schools are addressing digital equity with curriculum framework. Schools are Dealing with a Widening Homework Gap. Broadband access still is limited in some rural areas. by Erin Brereton.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 3, 2015

By EdTech Staff Changes to E-Rate means greater Wi-Fi and broadband access for K–12 schools and districts.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2016

By David Hutchins Technology creates increasing demands on networks, so districts should plan now for E-Rate help for the coming year.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 22, 2019

For nearly two decades, our organization has served 137 school districts in our stat e. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how schools can ensure investments will succeed over the long term. We see many questions about E-rate. That’s what we’re trying to focus on here in Alabama: meeting and supporting classroom needs.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 6, 2018

Here are three steps district leaders interested in upgrading infrastructure can take to get on the path toward tech innovation: SIGN UP : Get more news from the EdTech newsletter in your inbox every two weeks! Seek Out E-Rate Funding. This can cover everything from routers to switches and access points.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 2, 2015

By Ryan Petersen Network monitoring and security more important than ever as E-Rate boosts schools’ digital territory.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2018

MORE FROM EDTECH: Read more about how web filters keep students safe! MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how schools are getting parents involved towards a successful 1:1 device program! Alerts Help Schools Protect Students and Data. Some alerts from the technologies require administrators to react at once. by Tommy Peterson.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how libraries can use makerspaces to teach STEM! It’s a coffeehouse feel, warm and inviting,” Superintendent Shawn Bishop told EdTech for a previous story. Because wireless networking can be an expensive endeavor, schools can use E-rate funding to pay for these upgrades.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

In addition, even schools with the appropriate infrastructure in place to support e-learning haven’t met the Federal Communications Commission’s long-term connectivity goal of 1 gigabit per second per 1,000 users. . MORE FROM EDTECH : Find the information you need to prepare for your E-Rate application. by Karen J.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 17, 2016

By Meg Conlan Nearly 30 states across the country failed to claim E-Rate funding for schools and libraries.

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