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$1B in E-rate funding left on the table

Education Superhighway

As the largest education technology program in the country, the Schools and Libraries program (E-rate) has transformed Internet access in our nation’s schools. In 2014, AASA played a lead role in modernizing the E-rate program, advocating for key changes such as: A policy update to make the program broadband-centric; and.

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Content Monitoring Tools Help K–12 IT Officials Patrol Internet Boundaries

EdTech Magazine

Wed, 10/03/2018 - 08:56. In education, software programs lend a helping hand just about everywhere, from device ­management to digital learning. The district is more interested in protecting students and their data than punishing violators of the acceptable-use policy, Harvey says. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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E-rate funding toolkit aims to make applying easier

eSchool News

Common Sense, SETDA unveil toolkit to help states, schools apply for billions in federal aid under the E-rate program modernization. A new E-rate funding toolkit from Common Sense and SETDA explains the changes to the federal program, available funding, and best ways to apply for it.

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Network Essentials for School Board Members

Education Superhighway

School board members play an important role in school districts’ ability to improve the level and quality of digital learning opportunities in the classroom. This is a direct reflection of your district’s learning goals. This is a direct reflection of your district’s learning goals. School Network Structure.

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

techlearning

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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Only 28% of Districts Have Enough Bandwidth to Use Digital Learning Every Day

Edsurge

At that speed, Marwell said, “digital learning” takes on a whole new meaning. At 100 kbps, you can have a few teachers here and a few there at any given time using digital learning in the classroom. Put another way, 98 percent of school districts have internet access, according to the 2018 State of the States report.

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Developing Systems for Effective, Equitable Education for All Students

edWeb.net

During the “ National Coalition for Technology in Education and Training (NCTET) Virtual Post-Inauguration Awards and Policy Panel ,” the presenters discussed the intersection of technology and education and what’s needed to create sustainable, equitable access to a 21st century education.

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