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Schools and States Continue to Seek Connectivity Solutions for Students

EdTech Magazine

When they transitioned to remote learning during the pandemic, many K–12 schools encountered challenges trying to ensure all students could access course materials and instruction.

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A Final Frontier of the Digital Divide: Getting Wi-Fi to the Most Remote Areas

EdTech Magazine

When leaders of Ector County Independent School District learned in March that 39 percent of their students lacked reliable broadband access at home, they went to work on finding a solution. It developed business partnerships to get low-income families in Odessa, a large city that’s the county seat, free broadband access through June 2021.

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12 Best Places that Offer Free eBooks and Audiobooks

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

This is mainly due to the recent developments in (mobile) technology and the proliferation of e-reading services. There are several websites and online libraries that offer access to free ebooks and audiobooks. In the list below, I compiled for you some of the best places where you can search for and access free ebooks and audiobooks.

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Cloud Computing for K–12 Will See Steady Growth Through 2021

EdTech Magazine

By Meghan Bogardus Cortez Thanks to its cost, accessibility and innovation, school districts are embracing cloud to boost student outcomes.

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What School Leaders Need to Know About Funding in Tough Budget Times

EdTech Magazine

million to comply with recommended health and safety guidelines in 2020-2021, according to estimates from the School Superintendents Association (AASA) and the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO). An average-sized district of 3,659 students will have to spend nearly $1.8 One key thing to note is that the U.S.

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What School Leaders Need to Know About Funding in Tough Budget Times

EdTech Magazine

million to comply with recommended health and safety guidelines in 2020-2021, according to estimates from the School Superintendents Association (AASA) and the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO). An average-sized district of 3,659 students will have to spend nearly $1.8 One key thing to note is that the U.S.

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3M and Discovery Education Name 10 Grant Recipients Supporting Nation’s Young Scientists 

eSchool News

Kathryn received $1,000 for the project NYC Model Rocketry Initiative that makes space science and engineering accessible to underserved middle schoolers across New York City through engaging STEM resources. Viraj Pandey is a 14-year-old from California and a 2021 finalist. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 Discovery, Inc.