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How Congress and the FCC Could Help Millions of Students Access Remote Learning

Edsurge

In the year 2020, amid a global pandemic, millions of American students are struggling to get online to do their schoolwork and communicate with others. Let’s be clear: You cannot take an online class, participate in online discussions, conduct online research, use online software or submit online homework if you lack internet access.

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K-12 Funding in the American Rescue Plan

MIND Research Institute

As we did in April 2020 for the CARES Act , and in February 2021 for the CRRSA Act , team members at MIND Research Institute have summarized the funding opportunities available for K-12 education under the American Rescue Plan below. E-Rate and Connectivity. ESSER Funding Breakdown for K-12. Further Resources.

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How to Choose a Presentation Display for Your Meeting Spaces

ViewSonic Education

They are like wireless presentation displays but offer built-in software for high levels of collaboration and brainstorming. Not to mention that some boards do not come with installed software, causing incompatibility issues later. Incompatible software can be a huge issue if you’ve already made your purchase.

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

edWeb.net

had never experienced such an extensive and fast change in direction as the one that occurred in early 2020. McKerley sees the current ESSER and E-Rate funding as “once-in-a-generation” opportunities to address these goals. Wesley Watts, Jr. Securing School Networks.

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Mission (Almost) Accomplished: Nonprofit EducationSuperHighway Prepares to Sunset

Edsurge

District technology leaders, she adds, couldn’t fathom that internet service providers would come out and deliver fiber to their schools, much less at affordable rates. He’d spent his career building and selling companies in various industries, including finance, telecommunications, software and consumer retail.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 28 & 29 Editions)

Doug Levin

graduation rates — up to a record 83 percent — and whether it is real or an elaborate scam. " Tagged on: July 23, 2017 Education Division Strategic Plan | National Governors Association → NGA's Education Division has a new strategic plan (2017-2020), which includes a focus on personalized learning. ."

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The 100 Worst Ed-Tech Debacles of the Decade

Hack Education

Or the company will have to start charging for the software. And like so many products on this list, 3D printing was hailed as a revolution in education, and schools were encouraged to reorient libraries and shop classes towards “maker spaces” which would give students opportunities to print their plastic designs.

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