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The Universal Laptop Program Helping One State Narrow the Digital Divide

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And one, Mississippi, has made important strides in closing the digital divide through a pandemic response plan that took each school district’s unique needs and challenges into account. It is worth remembering that the digital divide is not an all or nothing phenomenon.

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Blended Learning Made Easy: Interactive Software Solutions

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Online digital textbook platforms and interactive learning software like KITABOO offer a wide range of educational materials that encourage essential digital skills. Interactive learning software like KITABOO elevates the classroom experience and supports both in-person and remote learning.

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How computer science education bridges the digital divide

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Between software licences and acquiring the proper hardware, teaching computer science can be very expensive. Inclusion In 2022, only 24 percent of Connecticut students participating in a computer science course identified as female. Not all teachers are comfortable teaching computer science if they don’t have the skills themselves.

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How computer science education bridges the digital divide

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Between software licences and acquiring the proper hardware, teaching computer science can be very expensive. Inclusion In 2022, only 24 percent of Connecticut students participating in a computer science course identified as female. Not all teachers are comfortable teaching computer science if they don’t have the skills themselves.

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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

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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. MCLEAN, VA. Neal, chairman, CEO and founder of Kajeet.

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Kajeet Awards $550,000 To 22 Organizations for Purchasing Connectivity Solutions That Drive Digital Inclusion in Education

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PRWEB) JUNE 23, 2022 — Kajeet® , a leading provider of wireless connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver secure, reliable and managed IoT solutions to over 3,000 businesses, schools and districts, and state and local governments, today announced the 22 recipients of its 2022 Homework Gap Grant.

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4 Essential Steps to Secure Funding for Hybrid Classroom Technologies

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It again includes provisions for edtech, such as hardware/software to support hybrid classrooms, and adds many other uses related to the pandemic. This second round of ESSER funding is restricted to public K-12 schools and will be available through September 30, 2022. You should be prepared to apply for funding as soon as possible.