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64 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

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billion people are still without internet, and the rate of internet growth has actually slowed. Throughout the year, we’ve seen districts and edtech companies fall victim to these attacks, compelling districts to adopt a defensive stance. Today, over 2.9 Diana Heldfond, CEO & Founder, Parallel Learning Are students learning?

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How Much Longer Will Schools Have to Scrape Together Technology Funding?

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Since the shift to remote learning in spring 2020, schools in the U.S. have received billions of dollars in combined donations and gifts from private companies and individuals. Only 21 states have any kind of dedicated state funding for technology, and this can range from just digital instructional materials (e.g.

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How Library Closures Hurt Adult Learners as Kids Doubled Down on Digital Reading

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adults lost their main source of internet access as libraries started to shut down in March 2020. Among its recommendations, New America calls on policymakers to “expand the E-Rate Program so that libraries and schools can get discounts on the technology services that patrons and students need to get online from home.”

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65 predictions about edtech trends in 2024

eSchool News

billion people are still without internet, and the rate of internet growth has actually slowed. Throughout the year, we’ve seen districts and edtech companies fall victim to these attacks, compelling districts to adopt a defensive stance. Today, over 2.9 Diana Heldfond, CEO & Founder, Parallel Learning Are students learning?

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