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Will cybersecurity receive E-rate funding?

eSchool News

A recent Sophos survey reveals that in 2022, 80 percent of schools were targeted for a cyberattack, up from 56 percent in 2021. It reported one of the highest rates of ransom payment, with 47 percent of K-12 educational organizations paying the ransom requested. Schools are now the leading target for cybergangs, according to The74.

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E-rate applicants clamor for cybersecurity services

eSchool News

Key points: Cybersecurity remains a major concern among school IT leaders, and many schools would like these services included in the E-rate program Schools and libraries continue to depend on the E-rate funding for internet connections and affordable pricing See related article: Will cybersecurity receive E-rate funding?

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7 reasons E-rate funding is critical for schools and libraries

eSchool News

Reliable high-speed internet access isn’t a “nice to have” – it’s absolutely essential for teaching and learning. Without reliable connectivity, students and teachers lose access to the digital tools and resources that make learning engaging and relevant.

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3 ways the E-rate program helps level up learning

eSchool News

The federal E-rate program continues to provide expanded access to technology, including edtech tools, digital learning resources, and high-speed internet access, to schools, according to an annual report that takes stock of the program’s progress. E-rate remains a dependable and necessary program for education.

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Most districts say E-rate is critical for internet access

eSchool News

A large majority of E-rate applicants (87 percent) said the federally funded program is vital to their internet connectivity goals, according to an annual survey that tracks program applicants’ perspectives on the program. Next page: How one school is putting E-rate funding to work).

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Tech Access Is a Huge Need, But Students’ At-Home Connectivity Is Falling Short

Marketplace K-12

A newly released survey of school officials focused on the E-rate program underscores worries about students' lack of internet access at home. The post Tech Access Is a Huge Need, But Students’ At-Home Connectivity Is Falling Short appeared first on Market Brief.

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How Access to Technology Can Create Equity in Schools

Digital Promise

Students can access learning materials outside of school. One of the most straightforward ways that technology contributes to equity in schools is ensuring that every student has access to learning materials, even outside of the classroom. Ensuring internet access outside of school. Here are some examples.