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Coronavirus is poised to inflame inequality in schools

The Hechinger Report

Unequal internet access is just the tip of the iceberg of a massive equity crisis facing U.S. According to the latest survey data from the Pew Research Center, 73 percent of adults have broadband internet at home. About 17 percent of adults access the internet from home through a smartphone only.

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How EducationSuperHighway and Service Providers Collaborate

Education Superhighway

Provides subscribers with access to the Internet and related services. While we do provide guidance about E-rate filing strategies through our website, webinars, and other avenues, we do not directly apply to provide services to districts. Provides training on E-rate eligible services and technology implementation.

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EducationSuperHighway and E-rate Consultants: How We Collaborate

Education Superhighway

Since E-rate is the primary funding source for broadband Internet for schools nationwide, our mission to connect all of America’s classrooms is intertwined with the program in many ways. The primary role of E-rate consultants is to help schools and districts identify and complete USAC forms for Internet access discounts.

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EducationSuperHighway and E-rate Consultants: How We Collaborate

Education Superhighway

Since E-rate is the primary funding source for broadband Internet for schools nationwide, our mission to connect all of America’s classrooms is intertwined with the program in many ways. The primary role of E-rate consultants is to help schools and districts identify and complete forms that seek Internet access discounts.

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Getting started: Your E-rate cheat sheet

eSchool News

The E-rate program helps schools and libraries access high-speed internet and telecommunications at prices that won’t break the bank. Funding falls under two categories of service: Category One services include Data Transmission Services and Internet Access, and Voice Services.

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Getting started: Your E-rate cheat sheet

eSchool News

The E-rate program helps schools and libraries access high-speed internet and telecommunications at prices that won’t break the bank. Funding falls under two categories of service: Category One services include Data Transmission Services and Internet Access, and Voice Services.

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A Tiny Microbe Upends Decades of Learning

The Hechinger Report

School buses provide Wi-Fi access for downloading homework assignments, as well as lunches, at various locations in South Carolina. With everything shut down, the chronic issue of home internet access became an immense and acute challenge. Related: Teachers need lots of training to do online learning well. on March 18, 2020.