Edsurge
APRIL 26, 2019
But now I can report that these tools have been adopted in thousands of U.S. From 2011 to 2014, U.S. For some students who lack access to broadband and digital devices, and for some schools that can’t handle the logistics of a device for every student, print remains the most accessible way to learn. billion to $3.3
Education Superhighway
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Since 2015, 83% of school districts nationwide have received federal E-rate Category 2 funding — a dramatic increase from 14% between 2011 and 2014. Another issue is that the eligibility of Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS, or Managed WiFi), and Basic Maintenance for Internal Connections (BMIC) also expire at the end of FY2019.
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Edsurge
OCTOBER 19, 2017
But more than half of all respondents said they are optimistic about technology’s promise as an educational tool and to spur kids’ creativity. Heitner also voices concern about kids having unrestricted access to video sites like YouTube, where kids spend an average of 17 minutes a day, according to the survey.
Education Elements
JUNE 8, 2016
It was unconscionable that the most important workers in America, our teachers, charged with preparing our children for the future were deprived of the many tools that every other worker was routinely adopting. Innosight Institute later changed its name to the Clayton Christensen Institute.). So we were off and running.
Education Superhighway
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
Since 2015, 83% of school districts nationwide have received federal E-rate Category 2 funding — a dramatic increase from 14% between 2011 and 2014. For example, the Broadband for Montana Schools program contracted with several E-rate consultants and provides grants to help Montana schools successfully apply for the E-rate Program.
The Hechinger Report
MAY 23, 2020
McKneely quickly discovered that the share of families who lacked Wi-Fi, laptops and other tools necessary to participate in remote learning was even greater than anticipated – some 40 percent. One big step forward would be universal broadband access, said Lillian Pace, vice president of policy and advocacy with the nonprofit KnowledgeWorks.
edWeb.net
DECEMBER 27, 2016
The Future Ready movement grew out of the Connect Ed initiative launched by President Obama in 2013 with several goals: to connect 99% of students in schools to broadband, and to address the need for more professional learning and leadership to ensure the effective use of technology. Empowering students as creators.
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