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Digital Promise Supports E-rate Modernization

Digital Promise

billion for the federal E-rate program that connects schools and libraries around the country. who can get online from mobile Wi-Fi hotspots in low-income communities, or teachers in Washington, D.C. Digital Promise applauds the Federal Communications Commission's vote today to increase the funding cap by $1.5

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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. This should be our baseline.

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Schools, Libraries Miss Out on Millions in E-Rate Funds

EdTech Magazine

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

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USB-C, USB-B, and USB-A: What’s the Difference?

ViewSonic Education

On the other hand, USB-C simplifies things considerably, with fully reversible, bi-directional power capabilities and better data rates. However, mobile phones and tablets are among the most commonly connected devices using USB and flash drives since their earliest iterations. had a data rate of 1.5 had a data rate of 1.5

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What You Need to Know About E-rate

Digital Promise

.” This rarely noticed charge helps fund a variety of programs that enable families, libraries, and schools to stay connected. One of those programs is the Universal Service Program for Schools and Libraries, better known as E-rate.

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Closing the Digital Learning Gap

Digital Promise

Still, huge gaps exist in educational outcomes, high school graduation rates, college readiness and workforce advancements based on race, class, and geography. Technology, and especially the internet and mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones, has become ubiquitous in our daily lives and affordable even to our public schools.

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How Congress and the FCC Could Help Millions of Students Access Remote Learning

Edsurge

With no guaranteed end in sight, we need Congress to take swift and decisive action to empower the federal E-rate funding program to support off-campus learning devices and connectivity, delivered via secure internet access. Our schools and libraries need it. The technology exists and is available to bridge this gap.

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