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The Awkward Truth About ‘Free College’—It Isn’t Truly Free

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Free college’ is not free,” explained Shanna Jackson, now president of Nashville State Community College, during a recent webinar. The cost of course materials alone can rival tuition rates at some community colleges, says Nathan Smith, an instructor of philosophy at Houston Community College and an advocate for low-cost textbooks.

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Three Digital Equity Leaders Call to Action for Students Without Home Internet Access

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The CoSN Meeting the Needs of Students Without Home Internet Access webinar on September 19, 2018 reflects the growing concern and call to action for school districts, business communities and state and federal government to address what has been termed as the homework gap. 1 at the elementary level.

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Massachusetts is taking action to improve the digital divide in classrooms across the state

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One year ago we launched the Massachusetts Digital Connections Initiative in partnership with Governor Baker’s Office, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE), and MassIT. Collaborated with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE), MassIT, and the Department of.