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APRIL 26, 2016

Both have helped close the Digital Access Divide for Maine’s schools. And yet, with all this access, our data show that students are stuck at using their devices for word processing, presenting and online research. How can we help schools move beyond word pressing, presenting, and online research?

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The Hechinger Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Debate about the fairness of online learning tends to revolve around technology access. And there are indeed sharp disparities in home access to computers and reliable broadband service. Courses must be designed so that content is easily accessible. Three critical elements of online learning make it fair for everyone.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

The increasing digitalization of education has put even more emphasis on internet access in K–12 schools , leading more school districts, nonprofits and government agencies to invest in programs and services to ensure each student is connected. . Characterized by bandwidth of 100Kbps per student and one wireless access point per 1.5

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The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Mississippi’s past, marked by a legacy of racial segregation and educational inequality, continues to cast a long shadow on its present and future. In addition, special education programs and staff remain woefully under-resourced, while access to mental health professionals and support is often limited or, in some cases, entirely nonexistent.

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Digital Promise

AUGUST 18, 2021

She wrote , “Equitable access to digital learning means that every student has a device and access to the internet regardless of location, allowing for critically important connections with teachers and peers, instant feedback on mathematical problem sets, the ability to research, ask questions, find answers and explanations, and so much more.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The Persistence of the Digital Divide The pandemic exacerbated inequities in access and opportunity across the country, but this is particularly true of rural areas in the south. Experiences of digital access exist along a continuum. It is worth remembering that the digital divide is not an all or nothing phenomenon.

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Education Superhighway

JULY 8, 2019

As the State E-rate Director, Milan Eaton has been working on the Arizona Broadband for Education Initiative since it began in 2016. He’s been a tireless advocate for schools across the state, doing everything he can to make sure school districts have affordable, high-quality broadband so that students can use digital learning technologies.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 24, 2018

For the past decade, bringing digital equity and broadband access to U.S. families with school-aged children — most of them low-income — lack broadband access at home, reports the Pew Research Center. Despite that, many teachers assign digital homework that requires web access. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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eSchool News

MARCH 11, 2024

If we do not have enough broadband to facilitate seamless learning experiences, our students will suffer. Access: As CIO of OCPS, I am often reminded of the delicate balance that must be maintained between access and security. Teachers want quick access to resources, and we strive to provide that.

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2021

They just weren’t ready for distance learning, and a big part of that was that too many students lacked adequate WiFi access to get to virtual class. These new amendments require the State Superintendent to survey education institutions to understand students' access to computing devices and broadband connections.

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eSchool News

MAY 6, 2020

The current crisis has highlighted the disparity between students with and without equitable access to technology, especially in rural districts and schools. One of the first challenges rural districts face is broadband access. Related content: How to boost student resilience during COVID-19.

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EdTech Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2018

MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K–12 districts are trying to bolster access to broadband in schools! “The most recent tests have recorded 5G latency times — how fast a signal goes to and from a device — at under 10 milliseconds. Network responsiveness could be even faster than your brain.”. How Does 5G Differ from 4G?

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 12, 2021

Many people witnessed the change in technology from dial-up modems to broadband. Cybercriminals can access their information through an unencrypted network. It’s highly possible that they venture onto websites that can access their data and use it for illegal activities. There are numerous tools available for parental control.

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EdTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

As such, modern libraries should be outfitted with robust broadband and plenty of places for students and educators to charge equipment. IT administrators must make sure there are enough manageable wireless access points and switches in the library to ensure proper capacity and coverage.

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Edthena

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Earlier this month, the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) released their report, The Broadband Imperative II: Equitable Access for Learning. In it, education leaders advocate strongly for policymakers to increase broadband internet access in support of student learning. Vrain Valley Schools.

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Education Superhighway

APRIL 8, 2020

One of the biggest challenges they face is that an estimated 5 million families with school-aged children don’t have access to the Internet at home. Offering two months of free service to new Access customers who order by April 30, 2020. $5/mo You can find Part 2 (Mobile Offers) here and Part 3 (Additional Low-Cost Offers) here.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 27, 2020

How to I provide equity for those without computers or internet access at home is challenging? Access the required site through mobile devices. Access community hotspots and open WiFi, often made available by local businesses who are eager to assist. If I am online, students can access me any time.

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Education Superhighway

AUGUST 29, 2022

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) allocated over $45 billion to states for broadband deployment through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) and Digital Equity Act (DEA) programs. Building on that advocacy, EducationSuperHighway has established the No Home Left Offline Coalition.

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

For example, it’s no good investing in iPads for the school if the broadband bandwidth and Wi-Fi connectivity aren’t up to scratch. Teaching large classes and distracted students can be challenging at the best of times, which is why you need fluid, accessible software that makes your job much easier.

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Edsurge

JULY 7, 2022

But Caposey, the superintendent of Meridian CUSD 223 in Illinois, added that the pandemic also forced them to realize “massive equity and access issues.” As a district in a small, rural community, they suffered from the kind of broadband access issues that were spotlighted by the pandemic.

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edWeb.net

MAY 9, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast This edLeader Panel is presented by CoSN and AASA. Finally, with digital equity, the hurdle to providing equitable access to quality digital technologies, technology use, support, and digital content is imperative for all learners. It is not a one-size-fits-all situation.

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Education Superhighway

MAY 24, 2022

In our work to close the broadband affordability gap for the 18 million U.S. households that have access to the internet but cannot afford to connect , partnerships are critical to removing the barriers that keep under-resourced households offline. Raising Awareness of the Affordable Connectivity Program. Learn more.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 26, 2021

Curiosity piqued, she presented the program to her principal, worked to secure funding and stepped up to coach the after-school program. Another challenge we deal with is internet access. We live in a rural area, and our broadband doesn't always hold. Not everyone has access to FIRST in their schools, especially right now.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

I was fortunate to lead teams that shared my passion for achieving educational equity, but I was also humbled by the challenges presented on this path. Access to New Education Technology and Resources We’ve seen some incredible progress from districts over the past few years in this area.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 3, 2021

Rural communities have unique challenges, ranging from poverty and vast travel distances to a lack of affordable internet access. The four rural school district superintendents featured in the presentation reflected on the challenges and opportunities that have led to digital transformations and innovations in their districts.

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Edsurge

JUNE 16, 2020

But when students were forced to attend classes from their homes, the district learned that many needed school-issued devices to get online and at least 30 percent did not have access to high-speed internet in their homes. Many students were trying to log in and participate from their cell phones.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 4, 2021

But the challenges presented in the last year created a willingness to try new approaches to old problems. A study conducted by AllHere found that only 6 percent of families access email on a daily basis, and 40 percent access postal mail on a regular basis. It’s too easy to let an announcement slip through the cracks.

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Edsurge

APRIL 4, 2019

After seven years of coordinated efforts to improve internet access in schools, thereby laying the foundation for digital learning to take root and expand in U.S. schools had gained high-speed internet access, per the Federal Communications Commission’s minimum connectivity standard of 100 kilobits per second (kbps) per student.

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edWeb.net

AUGUST 13, 2019

As explained by Christine Fox, Deputy Executive Director of SETDA, during a recent edWebinar , this searchable information will help educational leaders ensure that the materials they purchase are high-quality, aligned with their standards and goals, and accessible to all students. About the Presenters. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

should be asked by all CIO’s, teachers, administrators and policymakers in this changing landscape of data access, student privacy and interoperability. Fruth describes this new data access landscape as a teeter-totter effect. The challenge, as highlighted by Fruth, is how much data should be accessible to the stakeholders.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In 2002, a critical transition occurred when 94 percent of public schools secured always-on broadband connections, granting educators and students increased access to rich media content. By 2015, technology had become an integral facet of learning , with devices ubiquitously present in students' hands.

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Doug Levin

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

While opportunities to advance technology-enabled or -enhanced school reform and improvement efforts appear throughout ESSA (and are in no way precluded as a strategy anywhere in the bill), it is Title IV that presents the most direct opportunity for state leadership.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy. For many years, community members have looked to public libraries to provide baseline, public, computer and internet access. Everyone is invited to participate in our Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy. For many years, community members have looked to public libraries to provide baseline, public, computer and internet access. Everyone is invited to participate in our Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy. For many years, community members have looked to public libraries to provide baseline, public, computer and internet access. Everyone is invited to participate in our Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 29, 2021

Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy. For many years, community members have looked to public libraries to provide baseline, public, computer and internet access. Everyone is invited to participate in our Library 2.0

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Libraries Conference Broadband Digital Divide 48

Edsurge

JANUARY 4, 2021

Ten months into the pandemic, there are still too many students who don’t have access to devices and reliable broadband, and who live in home environments that are not conducive to virtual learning. Spending time outdoors is critical to students’ intellectual, physical and mental well-being.

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