Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

When the unemployment rate spiked during the spring of 2020, jobs that required a college degree declined more than those that didn’t, and new college graduates were hit the hardest. In 2008, it was global experience. And it appears that investing in last-mile training has a secondary benefit: higher retention.

Training 182

Training Company E-rate Software 182

Edsurge

AUGUST 15, 2017

The recognition is that technology is probably one of the most important powering forces behind innovation that’s happening across a variety of different sectors, whether it’s retail, e-commerce, or whether it’s banking and payments online. Did I read somewhere that WGU hasn’t raised tuition since 2008? Yeah, they do. Nine years.

Outcomes 78

Outcomes E-rate Accessibility Course 78

The Hechinger Report

JULY 1, 2016

The last time schools were fully funded, in 2008, the state spent roughly $2.56 billion on elementary and secondary education. If E-rate didn’t fund our technology, we didn’t get it,” he said, referring to a federal program that makes telecommunications and Internet access more affordable for schools and libraries.

Elementary 55

Elementary Advocacy E-rate Accessibility 55

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Pringle said that the NEA is currently working with the FCC on how to get increased investment in the E-rate program because, through that program, dollars can be distributed in an equitable manner. Amanda Karhuse has served as the director of advocacy for the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) since 2006.

System 54

System Digital Divide E-rate Education 54

Hack Education

DECEMBER 30, 2019

There are, of course, vast inequalities in access to technology — in school and at home and otherwise — and in how these technologies get used. To Save Students Money, Colleges May Force a Switch to E-Textbooks,” The Chronicle of Higher Education reported in 2010. Um, they do.) Despite a few anecdotes, they’re really not.).

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Pearson MOOC Company Industry 145

Hack Education

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Not Net Neutrality, but another potential FCC move – ending the E-Rate program. Jeb Bush’s lieutenant governor, as assistant secretary of elementary and secondary education, the top post at the Education Department overseeing K–12 policy.” ” More on the bill via Inside Higher Ed. .”

Kaplan 50

Kaplan Education Robotics E-rate 50