The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

While most schools across the country are fully back in person, students continue to struggle to complete homework assignments or participate in remote learning because they lack adequate internet service and access to a computer at home — a phenomenon commonly referred to as the “homework gap.” The homework gap isn’t new.

Digital Divide 112

Digital Divide Broadband Chromebook Survey 112

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 18, 2021

MLIS; Community Engagement & Economic Development Manager, King County Library System | Sabrina Roach, National Digital Inclusion Alliance (full description) “LEO: Low Earth Orbit (Satellite) Broadband for Libraries.” - Don Means, Director.

Libraries 50

Libraries Conference Broadband Digital Divide 50

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Locating Government Resources During Crisis” - Jennifer Castle, Reference and Government Documents Librarian, Tennessee State University and Arkansas State University | Dominique Hallett (full description) “Launching a Digital Navigators Program at the Library” - Audrey Barbakoff, Ed.D., Disaster Strikes!

Libraries 45

Libraries Conference Broadband Digital Divide 45

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2021

MLIS; Community Engagement & Economic Development Manager, King County Library System | Sabrina Roach, National Digital Inclusion Alliance (full description) “LEO: Low Earth Orbit (Satellite) Broadband for Libraries.” - Don Means, Director.

Libraries 48

Libraries Conference Broadband Digital Divide 48

NeverEndingSearch

MARCH 16, 2016

After eight years without a reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), ESSA becomes law with references to school libraries and librarians. Deb describes the victory, attributing it largely to grassroots networking. Essa 3-10-16 from Debra Kachel.

Libraries 40

Libraries Advocacy Broadband Learning 40

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 27, 2020

At least two other schools — including Keams Canyon Elementary on the Hopi Reservation and Rocky Ridge Boarding School on the Navajo Nation — also had students or staff report to school after March 16. It was crazy, but that seems typical for them,” she said, referring to the BIE. It did catch us to an extent to be unprepared.”.

Report 127

Report Elementary Online Learning System 127