Education Superhighway

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

As districts start to file their Form 470’s, many are considering the strategies that will put them in the best position to receive the broadband they need at prices they can afford. In the August 22, 2017 School and Libraries News Brief , USAC changed the definitions of some key service options on the 470.

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NeverEndingSearch

MARCH 16, 2016

Deb notes that school librarians are included in the definition of “specialized instructional support personnel” and that Title I plans must be developed in consultation with “specialized instructional support personnel.”. Essa 3-10-16 from Debra Kachel. We can’t wait. We have to organize locally. We have to get on the committees.

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edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

According to the CoSN report, the standard definition of hurdles is a roadblock that forces schools to slow down, prepare themselves, and then make the leap. Director of Schools for Wilson County Schools (TN), Dr. Donna Wright’s hurdles included broadband issues and a tornado that hit the area two weeks before closing schools. “We

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 9, 2024

In 2017, Perry County had the highest opioid abuse hospitalization rate in the nation. We definitely need more nursing opportunities here.” Others lack access to broadband internet or can’t afford it. When the Grand Hotel burned down, in 2015, a sense of resignation settled in, Glaser said.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 13, 2019

According to Davis, Fuller, Jackson, Pittman, and Sweet (2007) , the definition of digital equity is “equal access and opportunity to digital tools, resources, and services to support an increase in digital knowledge, awareness, and skills.” Honest Conversation. Sarah Thomas, Ph.D. Howard, Ph.D.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Katzman says the 25,000 square foot space, which officially opens in 2017, will host companies including Renaissance Learning, Cognotion, ExecOnline, and others. A pre-event kick off party marked the debut of "the Edtech Factory," a co-working facility managed by entrepreneur-investor John Katzman and his Noodle Companies.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 23, 2017

Since Chicago Technology Academy introduced project-based learning and real-world internships, the school’s four-year graduation rate climbed from 57 to 77 percent in 2017, and college enrollment rose from 48 to 68 percent (with about 80 percent of the 2017 class expected to enroll this fall). We really enjoyed having them here.

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