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7 Ways to Close the Access Gap

Tom Murray

Over the past few years, districts have been working diligently to close the access gap (coined in D.C. The statistics regarding the need are clear and I believe that equity in access is one of the main issues facing school leaders today. EveryoneOn.org is a non-profit that works to support families in obtaining access at home.

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Clear Hurdles to Foster True Innovation in K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

Economically disadvantaged students get Wi-Fi access through backpacks. Learning comes alive for students and the future moves within reach. . I contributed to the upcoming 2020 report. . CHECK IT OUT : Read what three K–12 leaders say about ensuring students have equal access to digital resources. Digital Equity.

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E-rate support during COVID-19

Education Superhighway

Here are a few ways the E-rate and broadband community is working to help connect your students during the crisis. The FCC took two steps to support schools in light of the COVID-19 pandemic: They extended the E-rate Form 471 deadline to April 29, 2020. They temporarily waived gift rules through September 30, 2020.

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Clear Hurdles to Foster True Innovation in K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

Economically disadvantaged students get Wi-Fi access through backpacks. Learning comes alive for students and the future moves within reach. . I contributed to the upcoming 2020 report. . CHECK IT OUT : Read what three K–12 leaders say about ensuring students have equal access to digital resources. Digital Equity.

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Clear Hurdles to Foster True Innovation in K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

Economically disadvantaged students get Wi-Fi access through backpacks. Learning comes alive for students and the future moves within reach. . I contributed to the upcoming 2020 report. . CHECK IT OUT : Read what three K–12 leaders say about ensuring students have equal access to digital resources. Digital Equity.

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Good News from Our Nation’s Capital

EdNews Daily

Public Schools, digital equity and access to technology at home is a very real problem. Without home access to broadband Internet, students don’t have a chance at an equitable education and have virtually no chance to compete for the best jobs and an opportunity to break the cycle of poverty that is pervasive in the Washington inner city.

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Education Technology’s High-Speed Evolution During the Pandemic and Beyond

edWeb.net

Now, the ongoing efforts to develop and secure schools’ computer systems remain crucial and challenging as district officials respond to fast-changing situations and make plans for the future. had never experienced such an extensive and fast change in direction as the one that occurred in early 2020. Creating the Future.