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

APRIL 22, 2019

That’s what we’re trying to focus on here in Alabama: meeting and supporting classroom needs. For nearly two decades, our organization has served 137 school districts in our stat e. We see many questions about E-rate. That’s what Alabama Leaders in Educational Technology is all about. . by Glen Granberry.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 15, 2024

And we have 14 states that have teacher-run nonprofits that run the e-sports organizations for their state. So teachers together and the students that we serve are literally the largest e-sports organization in the country. And so it's a lot the same in how we should be treating e-sports. So we formed an interstate group.

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eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2024

Key points: Schools still rely on E-rate funds to upgrade and protect their technology infrastructures Will cybersecurity receive E-rate funding? Today, nearly three-quarters of K-12 school districts provide internet bandwidth at a minimum rate of 1 megabit per second, according to the 2023 Report on School Connectivity.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 20, 2019

During a school board meeting, Phillips arrived with a set of props: three PVC pipes she borrowed from the school division’s plumbing shop. Parents and staff complained about slow, spotty performance. But from the school board’s perspective, the schools already had a network, so board members wondered why it wasn’t working properly.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 13, 2015

One of those programs is the Universal Service Program for Schools and Libraries, better known as E-rate. E-rate helps schools and libraries get affordable Internet access by discounting the cost of service based on the school’s location – urban or rural – and the percentage of low-income students served.

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Doug Levin

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Benjamin Herold of Education Week has put together a real cracker of a series on the challenges of ensuring school broadband access in rural communities – and how E-rate (pre- and post-modernization) is helping to address the situation.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2018

But the tea leaves for E-Rate are pretty positive actually. Rather, it's centered in the popular E-Rate program, which has provided billions of dollars in broadband discounts and infrastructure upgrades to schools and libraries. Early in his tenure, Pai revoked an Obama-era progress report praising E-Rate modernization.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2025

E-rate & Edtech Funding: Essential Insights for Educators: What do edtech leaders need to know? Join our team of expert funding, E-rate, and edtech policy specialists for an insider’s guide to the latest issues and evolving policies impacting your district, school, organization, or company. – 12:45 p.m.;

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 19, 2021

The analysis feature provides information regarding how many students received the same rating, whether the assignment was complicated or straightforward, ambiguous or clear for students, and if the criteria of a certain level of performance were hard to reach. The performance ratings can be numerical, descriptive, or both.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

With so many school districts going one-to-one with tablets or laptops , libraries are the new meeting space for tech-enabled teamwork. Because wireless networking can be an expensive endeavor, schools can use E-rate funding to pay for these upgrades. Computer Labs Make Way for 1:1 Device Programs.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 7, 2018

For more than 20 years, the Federal Communications Commission has directed the multi-billion dollar E-rate program, which provides taxpayer-supported construction and service discounts that districts and libraries can use toward internet costs. A quarter of respondents rated the system neither easy nor difficult in the 2017 survey.

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Digital Promise

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

In April 2021, the district launched monthly parent advocacy meetings focused on restorative justice, literacy, and college and career readiness. Previously held online, meetings now take place in person and are recorded and posted on the district website for increased accessibility and transparency. And the exemplars continue.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 8, 2019

Still, huge gaps exist in educational outcomes, high school graduation rates, college readiness and workforce advancements based on race, class, and geography. Over the past two decades, the FCC through its E-Rate program has connected just about every U.S. school and library to the internet.

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Education Superhighway

MARCH 24, 2020

Despite the challenges ahead, we are here to provide connectivity and E-rate support during COVID-19. Here are a few ways the E-rate and broadband community is working to help connect your students during the crisis. State E-rate Coordinators Alliance (SECA). Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

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eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2018

The E-rate program was developed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and its subsidiary, the Universal Services Administrative Committee (USAC), to provide federal funding to K-12 schools and public libraries across the country. E-rate gives schools access to necessary technology they otherwise may not be able to afford.

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Digital Promise

JULY 20, 2020

What do you think could be the reason they rate it lower than peers and instinct? Dr. Liz Kolb’s Triple E Framework provides a rubric as well as the research behind why each component matters for supporting learning. Jessica : It really comes down to context and accessibility. Explore the Learner Variability Navigator today.

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ViewSonic Education

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The future of USB-C is assured as this one-cable solution meets two most important user needs: impressive data speeds and built-in power capacity. Having one cable for your smartphone, tablet or a portable speakers is big relief that will also hugely reduce e-waste. Speed limits are no longer an issue .

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Education Superhighway

OCTOBER 31, 2017

In 2014, the Federal Communications Commission modernized the E-rate program with the objective of closing the K-12 digital divide within five years. The impact of E-rate modernization is most evident in the acceleration of the pace of upgrades in K-12 broadband networks. Why has E-rate modernization worked so well?

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 5, 2020

For school districts implementing e-learning plans, a key concern is ensuring equity and access to learning materials for all students. Some students may not have access to the devices needed to complete e-learning activities, while others may not be able to connect to the internet from home.

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Education Superhighway

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Meet Melinda (“Mindy”) Fiscus. She is the current Digital Access Coordinator for the Learning Technology Center of Illinois (LTC) and an Illinois State E-rate Coordinator. From facilitating E-rate workshops, I gained more knowledge about the program. What excites you the most about your current roles?

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Neo LMS

OCTOBER 15, 2019

In e-learning settings, students need the motivation to meet their educational goals and to enjoy a complete e-learning experience. All e-learning material has to be interesting enough to turn out effective. To make the most of the first minutes of your e-learning sessions, stimulate your students with some vivid imagery.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

It’s that time of year again–the federal E-rate program is getting underway, and with program updates and refreshes in recent years, you might need a primer on this year’s program. At the end of 2014, the Federal Communications Commission voted to increase funding to the federal E-rate program by $1.5

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2022

Did you know you can use a live translator app in PTA meetings, parent teacher conferences, and presentations — that actually works? Microsoft Translator on the Phone Takes PTA Meetings and Parent Teacher Meetings to the Next Level 00;08;44;02 – 00;09;48;00 Ricardo Recinos PTA Meetings. Bios as Submitted.

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Education Superhighway

APRIL 1, 2020

On April 1, 2020, the FCC announced extensions of several key E-rate deadlines to provide relief to program participants affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. As a reminder, EducationSuperHighway’s tools and resources are available to support your E-rate application, including: • Form 470 Best Practices. •

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Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2020

Use Universal Service Powers: We should use all of our universal service powers to meet this crisis head on. The FCC has rightly extended some deadlines for its E-Rate and rural healthcare programs, made certain the amount of rural health care funding available for the current funding year and relaxed its gift rules.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2019

Students have fewer barriers to learning when they can use their tablets or laptops not only to find homework instructions, read e-books, and share important information with their families, but to create and work on independent projects, research topics that interest them, and connect with subject experts.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 13, 2018

Those were among the 10 key findings highlighted in the Consortium for School Networking’s fourth K–12 IT Leadership Survey Report , which was released on Monday in conjunction with the opening of CoSN’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C. The survey also highlighted the different paths men and women take to IT leadership.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

The annual report, now in its fourth and final iteration, includes findings on the nation’s progress toward meeting the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) bandwidth goal of 1 Mbps per student and combating a lack of internet access–and the effects of lack of internet access–for students. “A per megabit. org website.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 14, 2018

School District 68, to offer advice to other small IT shops in K–12 school districts during the third day of CoSN’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C. They also create a monthly flyer for the community and hold quarterly meetings with parents where they talk about technical issues such as social media, data privacy and innovations.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 17, 2018

Technology is in constant flux and data centers must evolve at the same rate. Invest in Training Now to Meet Future Needs. Keeping data center spaces uncluttered is as important as a manageable student-to-teacher ratio. The main takeaway, according to IDCA’s Paryavi is to “ get educated.”

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

As schools and districts strive to meet their existing technology needs and prepare for the future, access to federal and state funding, along with other grants, is making a major difference in whether students engage in 21st century learning or are left behind. Related content: 4 things to ask about E-rate funding.

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Education Superhighway

JANUARY 31, 2018

The Funding: E-rate opportunities for K-12 schools. This project would not have been possible without the E-rate program. million will be funded by E-rate. Broadband Internet allows for new opportunities to provide native students an educational experience that meets their community needs.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2025

Smithsonian Science for the Classroom is a high-quality comprehensive science program with life science, earth and space science, physical science, and engineering modules developed to meet the * Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). For information, visit Carolinas website , call (800) 334-5551, or e-mail curriculum@carolina.com.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 12, 2020

For school districts implementing e-learning plans, a key concern is ensuring equity and access to learning materials for all students. Some students may not have access to the devices needed to complete e-learning activities, while others may not be able to connect to the internet from home.

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