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CoSN 2018: How Your District Can Prepare for an E-Rate Audit

EdTech Magazine

CoSN 2018: How Your District Can Prepare for an E-Rate Audit. If you’re using E-rate funds , prepare to be reviewed or audited. Most people don’t know what E-rate is until something goes wrong.”. E-rate allowed for a lot of growth in connectivity,” she said. “It Now every school has access.

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#Internet4schools: Make Your Voice Heard

A Principal's Reflections

Back in 2009 when we began to transform teaching and learning at New Milford High School we were extremely fortunate at the time to have wireless Internet access throughout the school. Access to the Internet allowed us and our students to harness and leverage thousands of free tools to support teaching and learning as described above.

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The Enduring Power of Print for Learning in a Digital World

Digital Promise

Today’s students see themselves as digital natives , the first generation to grow up surrounded by technology like smartphones, tablets and e-readers. We’ve seen more investment in classroom technologies , with students now equipped with school-issued iPads and access to e-textbooks. Speed – at a Cost.

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PROOF POINTS: New higher ed data by race and ethnicity

The Hechinger Report

Before the pandemic, white, Black and Hispanic Americans were enrolling in college at about the same rates, especially when unemployment was high and jobs were hard to find. Asian Americans enrolled in college at much higher rates.) Data sources: Adult population collected by the Annie E. Census Bureau.

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U.S. K-12 Educational Technology Policy: Historical Notes on the Federal Role

Doug Levin

” This letter marked the launch of the implementation of the first federal program dedicated to ensuring universal access to information and communications technology for improved teaching and learning in the nation’s schools. FY 2009 $269,900,000 (President Bush’s request: $0). FY 2010 $100,000,000.

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How to Prevent the Summer Slide and Help Reduce Educational Inequality

Waterford

The literacy rate in America is marked by a gap between privileged and disadvantaged communities. That way, every student has access to resources that can help them retain knowledge over the summer. Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk, 2009, 14(2), pp. How Summer Learning Loss Widens the Achievement Gap. Green, A.M.,

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The 7 Key Elements of eSpark’s Theory of Learning

eSpark

1: Differentiation Keeps Learning Accessible. Our team uses an 85% positive rating as a baseline. Pape, Karen E. These elements are: differentiation, adaptivity, student engagement, direct instruction, practice, formative assessment with immediate feedback and student explanation of learning. Bergan, J. Sladeczek, I. Gersten, R.,