Accessibility Advocacy Broadband Online Learning 
eSchool News
MARCH 16, 2018
A federal report on students’ home access to digital learning resources is months late, and ed-tech groups say the delay is impeding efforts to close the homework gap. ” Next page: Why low-income students could be even more at risk for losing internet access. .” “This is critical.”
The Hechinger Report
DECEMBER 13, 2021
billion in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan in April 2021 to enable school districts and libraries to provide internet access and connected devices to students and educators during the pandemic. million broadband connections, according to the FCC. Online access for families has also helped the district engage parents. “I
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The Hechinger Report
APRIL 14, 2022
You don’t have a computer, you don’t have internet, you can’t even access distance learning,” Silver said. RELATED: Racial segregation is one reason some families have internet access and others don’t, new research finds. We need to change that.”. “We We can’t afford not to.”. The homework gap isn’t new.
The Hechinger Report
MAY 23, 2020
His schools have been scrambling to set up online learning, connect students with virtual counseling and get laptops into the hands of families — steps McKneely says will be invaluable if another hurricane disrupts education. “We million kids statewide lacked access to Wi-Fi and computers. Credit: AP Photo/Kantele Franko.
The Hechinger Report
APRIL 22, 2020
As the struggle continues, a few overarching lessons learned — about equity, expectations and communication — are now helping schools navigate this crisis on the fly. School buses provide Wi-Fi access for downloading homework assignments, as well as lunches, at various locations in South Carolina. on March 18, 2020. Mackey Pendergrast.
edWeb.net
OCTOBER 15, 2020
Dr. Gonzales’s district is reaching out to local non-profits for help with the shift to 100% online learning, which cannot be done quickly or cheaply, especially at a time when the district is receiving less state funding. Lisa was one of 100 Superintendents selected as #FutureReady by President Obama and Secretary Arne Duncan.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
JUNE 16, 2020
Jennifer’s background includes over 10 years working for OCLC where she honed her skills in library advocacy, marketing and public relations. While at OCLC Jennifer helped to develop and then manage the Geek the Library advocacy program. Kemper’s career began in banking; he most recently served as CEO of UMB Financial Corporation.
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