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E-rate support during COVID-19

Education Superhighway

Here are a few ways the E-rate and broadband community is working to help connect your students during the crisis. The FCC took two steps to support schools in light of the COVID-19 pandemic: They extended the E-rate Form 471 deadline to April 29, 2020. They temporarily waived gift rules through September 30, 2020.

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Clear Hurdles to Foster True Innovation in K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

I contributed to the upcoming 2020 report. . There’s a growing understanding that disparities in home broadband internet access put students at a disadvantage — typically those who already face obstacles because of low family income or race. But in the end, the work will foster future-ready stars of teaching and learning.

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7 Ways to Close the Access Gap

Tom Murray

In places like Albemarle County, Virginia , school leaders have been developing a 4G Network to support their entire community, every day of the year, by 2020. In this Lifeline Modernization Order , the Commission included broadband as a support service in the Lifeline program for those in need. Create Community Wifi Maps.

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Clear Hurdles to Foster True Innovation in K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

I contributed to the upcoming 2020 report. . There’s a growing understanding that disparities in home broadband internet access put students at a disadvantage — typically those who already face obstacles because of low family income or race. But in the end, the work will foster future-ready stars of teaching and learning.

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Clear Hurdles to Foster True Innovation in K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

I contributed to the upcoming 2020 report. . There’s a growing understanding that disparities in home broadband internet access put students at a disadvantage — typically those who already face obstacles because of low family income or race. But in the end, the work will foster future-ready stars of teaching and learning.

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Good News from Our Nation’s Capital

EdNews Daily

Without home access to broadband Internet, students don’t have a chance at an equitable education and have virtually no chance to compete for the best jobs and an opportunity to break the cycle of poverty that is pervasive in the Washington inner city. of technology in practice. Because of the poverty among families in D.C. It includes $4.6

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Education Technology’s High-Speed Evolution During the Pandemic and Beyond

edWeb.net

Now, the ongoing efforts to develop and secure schools’ computer systems remain crucial and challenging as district officials respond to fast-changing situations and make plans for the future. had never experienced such an extensive and fast change in direction as the one that occurred in early 2020. Wesley Watts, Jr.