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The Challenges of Broadband Access in Rural Schools

edWeb.net

But in order to take advantage of edtech, they first need broadband access. Thus, the price tag for getting connectivity can be expensive; in fact, the schools and some businesses may be the only place with reliable access. Even when broadband is available, many students don’t have access at home.

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Advocating for ACP Renewal: Three Ways to Take Action

Education Superhighway

EducationSuperHighway and our partners across the broadband space have been busy advocating for ACP renewal, and we are starting to see positive progress. Lawmakers have staffers who monitor their social media accounts by checking direct messages and any tags. Remember to always tag your representative and senators.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 13 Edition)

Doug Levin

Tagged on: April 2, 2017 School IT Leaders Share Strategies on Defending Against DDoS Attacks | EdTech Magazine → This article claims students are primarily responsible for denial of service attacks on schools. Tagged on: April 2, 2017 What keeps cybersecurity experts up at night? It’s gives fake news a business model.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 38 Edition)

Doug Levin

Tagged on: September 23, 2017 Lake Central again seeks state technology loan of $900k | NWI.com → Each school district is eligible to receive $100 per student as determined by the enrollment at the end of September. For Lake Central this means that at the same time each new loan is approved, an old one is being paid off.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 38 Edition)

Doug Levin

Tagged on: September 23, 2017 Lake Central again seeks state technology loan of $900k | NWI.com → Each school district is eligible to receive $100 per student as determined by the enrollment at the end of September. For Lake Central this means that at the same time each new loan is approved, an old one is being paid off.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 37 Edition)

Doug Levin

Tagged on: September 16, 2017 A principal's 'extreme' experiment works in paying kids to unplug | Sentinel Source → Smith, principal at the Washington Latin Public Charter School in Washington, D.C., Whoever gave ‘em up successfully, confirmed in writing by two adult testimonies, would get $100.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 37 Edition)

Doug Levin

Tagged on: September 16, 2017 A principal's 'extreme' experiment works in paying kids to unplug | Sentinel Source → Smith, principal at the Washington Latin Public Charter School in Washington, D.C., Whoever gave ‘em up successfully, confirmed in writing by two adult testimonies, would get $100.

EdTech 150