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Changes to Federal Broadband Benefits in 2022

Education Superhighway

As of December 30, 2021, the federal Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) will end and begin officially transitioning to the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The previous EBB provided $50 per month to homes to spend on a broadband internet connection and $100 for use toward a connected device, excluding cell phones.

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Educational Technology Trends to Look Out For in 2022

EdTech4Beginners

In this post, we’ll look at the most seminal EdTech trends for 2022, while asking why they’re likely to be so influential for educators and students alike. #1. In 2022, we’ll move ever closer to highly evolved and more sophisticated systems that will enable facilitators to personalise education like never before.

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EducationSuperHighway & Massachusetts connect residents to affordable broadband

Education Superhighway

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), part of the Infrastructure Law, provides eligible households with a $30 monthly subsidy for affordable broadband at home. As of May 31, 2022, Springfield had a 42 percent and Worcester a 38 percent adoption rate, compared to the state average of 19 percent. Wins for Apartment Wi-Fi.

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Checklist: Should Your K–12 School District Delay Making Networking Upgrades?

EdTech Magazine

According to the 2022 EdTech Leadership Survey Report from the Consortium for School Networking, respondents shared that network infrastructure and broadband/network capacity are their second and third priorities after cybersecurity. Upgrading networks is a major priority for K—12 school districts.

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3 wireless technology trends to track in 2022

eSchool News

To that end, here are three trends I predict for 2022 that can have a lasting impact on families and businesses across the country. Today, over 300 million people have access to a 5G wireless network, so it’s hard to believe this innovation became available only three years ago. Real change for rural America.

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Kajeet Announces Launch of 2022 Homework Gap Grant Program for K-12 Schools and Districts, Colleges and Universities, and Public Libraries

eSchool News

PRWEB) JANUARY 13, 2022 — Kajeet® , a leading provider of IoT connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver safe, reliable and controlled internet connectivity to nearly 3,000 customers, today announced the launch of its 2022 Homework Gap Grant Program. Qualifying organizations have until March 11, 2022, to apply.

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Addressing the digital divide’s effects on education and the workforce

eSchool News

million Americans who don’t have access to broadband internet. This often stems from the fact that rural areas are less likely to be wired for broadband services, therefore resulting in slower internet speeds. employees still work remotely as of October of 2022 and it’s expected that 36.2