The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

According to a 2021 report from the think tank New America, 1 in 8 children from low-income families don’t have a computer at home, while 1 in 7 lack access to broadband internet. In 2017, he left teaching to work in education technology at Clever, a digital platform for schools. The Tech Check survey “opened our eyes,” Mickens said.

Digital Divide 112

Digital Divide Broadband Chromebook Survey 112

eSchool News

MAY 10, 2017

Textbooks and blackboards have become a thing of the past in K-12 schools as educators collaborate with IT teams to shape a full digital core curriculum as part of their educational strategy for 2017 and beyond. billion in 2017. What does this mean for schools?

E-rate 72

E-rate Blackboard Broadband Survey 72

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Since 2017, investment has accelerated with $14 billion allocated, according to research firm HolonIQ. In a Harvard Medical School study of 67,000 college students across more than 100 institutions, 1 out of 5 students surveyed said that they had thought about suicide. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. Now they want it to work.

Trends 174

Trends EdTech Education Company 174

Edsurge

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Fueled by an explosion of broadband access, education software and, of course, the irresistible allure of financial returns, investors across the world want a slice of the U.S. Through the first three quarters of 2017, U.S.-based edtech industry. That sum equals the total raised during all of 2016.)

EdTech 83

EdTech Broadband Company Software 83

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 9, 2024

In 2017, Perry County had the highest opioid abuse hospitalization rate in the nation. Stivers introduced a bill that calls on the council to survey potential students and employers about the idea and to provide more detailed estimates of its potential costs and revenues. Others lack access to broadband internet or can’t afford it.

Report 129

Report Study Accessibility Industry 129

Education Superhighway

JANUARY 23, 2017

During this time, the state also launched a school technology readiness survey, which was completed by 117 school district leaders and provided insight into the internal network needs across the state. As we head into 2017, the Digital Connections Initiative continues its focus on getting high-speed Internet access for all schools.

Digital Divide 40

Digital Divide E-rate Secondary Classroom 40

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 38 Edition). Tagged on: September 23, 2017 Lake Central again seeks state technology loan of $900k | NWI.com → Each school district is eligible to receive $100 per student as determined by the enrollment at the end of September. Strong opinions may be weakly held.

EdTech 150

EdTech Industry Survey Laptops 150

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 38 Edition). Tagged on: September 23, 2017 Lake Central again seeks state technology loan of $900k | NWI.com → Each school district is eligible to receive $100 per student as determined by the enrollment at the end of September. Strong opinions may be weakly held.

EdTech 150

EdTech Industry Survey Laptops 150

The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2020

In the weeks that followed, the district surveyed parents about their technology needs, took an inventory of devices such as Chromebooks and Wi-Fi hotspots, and assembled digital learning content under one portal that teachers and students could access easily. Credit: Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images. That’s been a reality the last few years.

Digital Divide 118

Digital Divide Laptops Accessibility Online Learning 118

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).

Report 67

Report Study Software Meeting 67

Edsurge

AUGUST 7, 2018

Originally developed to help streamline the process, applicants charge the EPC system with losing completed applications due to glitches, being confusing to navigate and making it tough to input and sort relevant data, according to a recent anonymous survey of applicants conducted by E-rate consulting firm Funds For Learning. 1 target date.

E-rate 81

E-rate Broadband Survey Analysis 81

Edsurge

JUNE 26, 2018

In January 2017, the Department of Education issued guidance informing local education officials about the need to produce public “report cards,” with data about student achievement, graduation rates and other indicators in concise “language that parents can understand.” In neighboring Berkeley, the survey reports that only an estimated 8.1

Data 116

Data Laptops Meeting Report 116

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 26, 2018

In January 2017, the Department of Education issued guidance informing local education officials about the need to produce public “report cards,” with data about student achievement, graduation rates and other indicators in concise “language that parents can understand.” In neighboring Berkeley, the survey reports that only an estimated 8.1

Data 103

Data Laptops Report Accessibility 103

MindShift

JUNE 26, 2018

In January 2017, the Department of Education issued guidance informing local education officials about the need to produce public “report cards,” with data about student achievement, graduation rates and other indicators in concise “language that parents can understand.” In neighboring Berkeley, the survey reports that only an estimated 8.1

Data 43

Data Laptops Report Accessibility 43

Doug Levin

APRIL 9, 2017

Doug Levin (@douglevin) April 9, 2017. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 14 Edition). Tagged on: April 9, 2017 California lawmakers want to mandate internet for kids in juvy | CNN → Internet access brings all sorts of benefits: Education, jobs, and connection to friends and family.

EdTech 191

EdTech E-rate Data Android 191

Doug Levin

APRIL 9, 2017

Doug Levin (@douglevin) April 9, 2017. A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 14 Edition). Tagged on: April 9, 2017 California lawmakers want to mandate internet for kids in juvy | CNN → Internet access brings all sorts of benefits: Education, jobs, and connection to friends and family.

EdTech 150

EdTech E-rate Data Android 150

Hack Education

OCTOBER 7, 2016

From the FCC : “Fact Sheet on Broadband Consumer Privacy Proposal.” ” “ Deloitte Publishes 2016 Digital Education Survey,” says Edsurge. Via Mindwire Consulting’s Phil Hill : “About That Cengage OER Survey.” ” From the Pew Research Center : “ The State of American Jobs.”

Education 63

Education MOOC Report Khan Academy 63

Hack Education

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Via Wired : “ Koch Brothers Are Cities’ New Obstacle to Building Broadband.” Mark Zuckerberg describes the “ Lessons in Philanthropy in 2017.” Billion in 2017.” Via Motherboard : “ New York City Passes Bill to Study Biases in Algorithms Used by the City.”

Education 46

Education Robotics MOOC Facebook 46

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

link] pic.twitter.com/XT9iGmcrJs — Jack Clark (@jackclarkSF) September 13, 2017. Via Brookings : “Signs of digital distress: Mapping broadband availability and subscription in American neighborhoods.” ” Poll results from “The Gallup 2017 Survey of K–12 School District Superintendents.”

Education 51

Education ProctorU Company Report 51

Hack Education

JUNE 23, 2017

Edsurge runs with Trump’s promise to boost rural broadband like it’s a truth anyone can count on. ” (Yes, I’m tracking on this sort of thing as part of my 2017 “Top Ed-Tech Trends.” Tech CEOs visited the White House to talk about “modernizing” a.k.a.

Education 53

Education Kaplan Pearson Elsevier 53

Hack Education

APRIL 28, 2017

Via WaPo’s Valerie Strauss : “ Trump ’s rather weird meeting with the 2017 Teachers of the Year.” ” Via Multichannel News : “Trayvon Martin Attorney Parks Targets AT&T Over Alleged Broadband Redlining.” percent from 2017 to 2021.” ” (In Cleveland.). ”). .”

Education 47

Education E-rate Company Kaplan 47

Hack Education

JUNE 16, 2017

Still in its early stages, this ambitious project relies on a little-known public resource – a slice of electromagnetic spectrum the federal government long ago set aside for schools – called the Educational Broadband Service (EBS). ” Contests and Awards. ” This Week in Betteridge’s Law of Headlines. ”).

Education 44

Education Coursera MOOC Kaplan 44

Hack Education

MARCH 2, 2018

Via Motherboard : “The FCC ’s New Broadband Map Paints an Irresponsibly Inaccurate Picture of American Broadband.” Via Techcrunch : “ Udacity grew its revenue over 100% year-over-year in 2017.” ” Via The New York Times : “ Anti-Semitic Incidents Surged 57 Percent in 2017, Report Finds.”

Education 48

Education Chegg MOOC Broadband 48

Doug Levin

APRIL 2, 2017

A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 13 Edition). Tagged on: April 2, 2017 School IT Leaders Share Strategies on Defending Against DDoS Attacks | EdTech Magazine → This article claims students are primarily responsible for denial of service attacks on schools. Strong opinions may be weakly held. It is that bad.

EdTech 150

EdTech Data Broadband Company 150

Doug Levin

APRIL 2, 2017

A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 13 Edition). Tagged on: April 2, 2017 School IT Leaders Share Strategies on Defending Against DDoS Attacks | EdTech Magazine → This article claims students are primarily responsible for denial of service attacks on schools. Strong opinions may be weakly held. It is that bad.

EdTech 150

EdTech Data Broadband Company 150

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

” Via Ars Technica : “Senate Democrats fight FCC plan to lower America’s broadband standards.” million to cover federal funds that went to the botched statewide school broadband contract.” Via Tony Bates : “Responses to the Canadian survey of online and distance learning.”

Education 45

Education Broadband Company Data 45

Hack Education

MARCH 31, 2017

“Higher education and library associations called on the Federal Communications Commission Thursday to uphold Obama-era rules requiring broadband providers to treat all traffic on the internet equally,” Inside Higher Ed reports. Sadly, I think “ net neutrality ” under Trump is toast.). ” Contests and Awards.

Education 40

Education Coursera Pearson Report 40

Hack Education

DECEMBER 12, 2017

One survey conducted this year (by Learning House) did give a boost to the argument online education is becoming more competitive. broadband privacy rules.” ” From August: “ Republicans try to take cheap phones and broadband away from poor people.” You can’t expect any help from the inhabitants.”

MOOC 55

MOOC Coursera Education Broadband 55

Hack Education

AUGUST 4, 2017

Via The Chronicle of Higher Education : “What You Need to Know About Race-Conscious Admissions in 2017.” ” “Republicans try to take cheap phones and broadband away from poor people,” Ars Technica reports. monthly subsidies toward cellular phone service or mobile broadband. These 11 Cases Show How.”

Khan Academy 46

Khan Academy Elsevier Education MOOC 46

Hack Education

APRIL 7, 2017

Via EdWeek’s Market Brief : “New Law Nixing Broadband Privacy Protections Stirs K–12 Fears.” ” The results are self-reported based on a survey administered by a private student loan company which offers loans to coding bootcamp enrollees, but I’m sure it’s all on the up-and-up. On his wrist.

Education 47

Education Coursera Robotics Broadband 47

Hack Education

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Via Pacific Standard : “Why Is the FCC Considering Cutting Broadband Access for Students?” link] — Kevin Roose (@kevinroose) December 11, 2017. ” Via The 74 : “ Middle Schoolers Without Broadband Access Feel Set Up for Failure, New Survey Finds.”

Kaplan 50

Kaplan Education Robotics E-rate 50

Hack Education

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

” Via Education Week : “ FCC Revokes Decision Allowing Companies to Provide Low-Income Families With Subsidized Broadband.” niVz3ongY0 — (((Sherman Dorn))) (@shermandorn) February 10, 2017. — Jonathan Rees (@jhrees) February 10, 2017. ” More via WaPo. Unbundled higher ed can't.

Education 40

Education MOOC E-rate Robotics 40