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Digital Divide 2.0: a few facts and figures

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And government policy-makers for the most part have stayed out of the economy’s way; it was not a civic issue whether or not you had the money to buy the latest PlayStation, or could afford to advertise your business on Google Ads. As of 2008, 100% of U.S. Now, however, access to technology is becoming a rights issue.

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The Past Decade Forecasts a New Wave of Economic Opportunity in Education

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But computing power, device adoption, pervasive broadband and exponentially networked collaboration platforms of the past decade have already moved us to a world of information abundance. From 2008 to 2019 we have witnessed a 4,000-plus percent expansion in the number of funded edtech startups, and the best startups can become unicorns.

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Essential Guide to Digital Citizenship for CIPA and E-Rate

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This category covers the services necessary to support broadband connectivity in schools and libraries, including data links that connect multiple points, services used to connect eligible locations to the internet, and services that provide basic conduit access to the internet.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Via The New York Times : “ Broadband Law Could Force Rural Residents Off Information Superhighway.” ” It’s now unclear, observers say, if the FTC can regulate companies like Google or Verizon. “In May 2008, as the Great Recession was just beginning, U.S. school departments employed 8.4

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Edsurge runs with Trump’s promise to boost rural broadband like it’s a truth anyone can count on. Google ’s chairman Eric Schmidt praises Trump. ” Via The Verge : “ Google Glass gets its first update in nearly three years.” “technologizing” the government. ” Phew!

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Via Pacific Standard : “Why Is the FCC Considering Cutting Broadband Access for Students?” “​Chromageddon Comedown: Educators Are Wary,” says Edsurge , “After Thousands of Google Devices Fail.” Via Inside Higher Ed : “ Higher Ed Inflation Hits Highest Level Since 2008.”

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