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After Net Neutrality, Experts Expect Changes to FCC’s E-Rate

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It’s no great overstatement to say that the Federal Communications Commission’s recent decision to rollback net neutrality protections has shaken the education community’s faith in open and equitable internet access for all students. But the tea leaves for E-Rate are pretty positive actually.

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6 Digital tools that help teachers create effective rubrics

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Teachers can access templates that work across the curriculum, various subjects, and learning activities. With this tool, teachers can create quality rubrics using pre-established quality ratings, such as “exceed expectations, meets expectations, needs improvement, and below expectations”, or customize them to suit the needs of each class.

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Funding Edtech with the E-Rate Program and Grants

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As schools and districts strive to meet their existing technology needs and prepare for the future, access to federal and state funding, along with other grants, is making a major difference in whether students engage in 21 st century learning or are left behind. Accessing the E-Rate and Matching State Funds.

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8 LMS features that support student autonomy in the classroom and beyond

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They also support students’ self-paced learning needs, their ability to self-assess their skills and provide access to the most suitable content based on their goals, and interests. . Ratings and reviews . Students can rate the classes they take in an LMS. An LMS class rating can be displayed as a five-star system.

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Funds For Learning Urges Public Commentary in 2018 E-rate Survey

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To inform the Federal Communications Commission in evaluating and refreshing the vitality of the $4 billion program, Funds For Learning announces its eighth annual E-rate Applicant Survey. April 25, 2018) – The Modernization Order that expanded federal E-rate funding to include broadband and internet services will expire in 2020.

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Edtech Reports Recap: Video Is Eating the World, Broadband Fails to Keep Up

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In a new analysis , it finds that 47 percent of U.S. Connected Nation bases the analysis in its “Connect K-12 2020 Executive Summary” on FCC E-Rate application data for the 2020 federal fiscal year. Nonprofit Common Sense has released a new survey and companion analysis about the 0-8 year-old set.

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Help on your E-rate Form 471 Application – Webinar dates announced

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In light of recent changes to the E-rate program, we’re working to help ensure the accuracy of this year’s Category 1 applications. After an initial analysis of early applications we are seeing a few common mistakes. Wednesday, March 4 , 3pm EST / 12pm PST — Access code: 534-356-521#. Screenshare: Join the Webinar.

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