EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2020

After an extended period in limbo, there is more clarity about the federal E-Rate program and what K–12 districts need to know when submitting forms for the next application period and planning future networking needs. The FCC approved the last five-year E-Rate budget in 2014, which was also the first year of the program modernization.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2020

After an extended period in limbo, there is more clarity about the federal E-Rate program and what K–12 districts need to know when submitting forms for the next application period and planning future networking needs. The FCC approved the last five-year E-Rate budget in 2014, which was also the first year of the program modernization.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 31, 2019

After an extended period in limbo, there is more clarity about the federal E-Rate program and what K–12 districts need to know when submitting forms for the next application period and planning future networking needs. The FCC approved the last five-year E-Rate budget in 2014, which was also the first year of the program modernization.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2019

When used effectively, technology can greatly contribute to creating equity in schools. However, we can only realize these equity-centered benefits when we use technology in innovative and powerful ways. However, we can only realize these equity-centered benefits when we use technology in innovative and powerful ways.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 15, 2018

CoSN 2018: How Your District Can Prepare for an E-Rate Audit. If you’re using E-rate funds , prepare to be reviewed or audited. Most people don’t know what E-rate is until something goes wrong.”. E-rate allowed for a lot of growth in connectivity,” she said. “It Now every school has access.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Today’s schools fully depend on technology. Inside the classroom, it supports teaching and learning; outside the classroom, it powers everything from door access to security cameras and bus schedules. Federal initiatives, such as E-rate, were developed to help schools procure the technologies they need.…

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2022

10 Minute Teacher - Episode 780 Top Tech Tools for Equity and Inclusion Teresa Magpayo Castro - Technology TOSA for the Unified School District of Hacienda La Puente USD. Ricardo Recinos - Technology TOSA in Hacienda La Puente USD and a supervising instructor for John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth. Click Here to see Readlee.

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Education Superhighway

MARCH 24, 2020

We understand that now, more than ever, technology and connectivity guidance is critical. While many school district leaders must focus on at-home connectivity and distance education in the short term, long-term technology planning will also shift to address changes made during this time. State E-rate Coordinators Alliance (SECA).

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Education Superhighway

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

She is the current Digital Access Coordinator for the Learning Technology Center of Illinois (LTC) and an Illinois State E-rate Coordinator. Moreover, Mindy serves on several state and national associations such as the State Education Technology Directors Association (SETDA) and State E-rate Coordinator Alliance (SECA).

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Key points: Without continued funding, schools and libraries may struggle to maintain or upgrade technological infrastructure See article: 3 ways the E-rate program helps level up learning See article: Will cybersecurity receive E-rate funding?

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Doug Levin

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Benjamin Herold of Education Week has put together a real cracker of a series on the challenges of ensuring school broadband access in rural communities – and how E-rate (pre- and post-modernization) is helping to address the situation.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 13, 2015

One of those programs is the Universal Service Program for Schools and Libraries, better known as E-rate. E-rate helps schools and libraries get affordable Internet access by discounting the cost of service based on the school’s location – urban or rural – and the percentage of low-income students served.

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Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2020

With no guaranteed end in sight, we need Congress to take swift and decisive action to empower the federal E-rate funding program to support off-campus learning devices and connectivity, delivered via secure internet access. The technology exists and is available to bridge this gap. There is a way to right this wrong.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 16, 2023

Nearly every list of major IT or educational technology issues for 2023 includes the need to further harden educational systems and infrastructure. IT staff need to make sure that interagency collaboration is encouraged and supported by the installed technology base.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2018

Today’s K-12 schools are facing a complex web of needs, technologies, and regulations. Paying for internet access and securing the network do not come cheap. E-rate gives schools access to necessary technology they otherwise may not be able to afford.

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eSchool News

MARCH 28, 2024

Their agenda includes: Ensuring ample funding for educational technology, enhancing the effectiveness of the E-rate program, safeguarding the privacy and security of student data, and fostering digital equity.

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

E-rate is complicated. But complying with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) -- a requirement of E-rate -- doesn't have to be. It also provides an overview of E-rate, with answers to commonly asked questions about eligibility, services supported, and audits. What is E-rate?

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2018

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. The FCC merely oversees the program.)

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

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 21st century learning or are left behind. Related content: 4 things to ask about E-rate funding.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

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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Education Superhighway

AUGUST 24, 2017

In our work with state and school district leaders, one of the questions that comes up most frequently is whether we are E-rate consultants. 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.

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EdTech Magazine

MARCH 6, 2018

This kind of infrastructure is key to finding success with education technology. With proper planning and some funding, school districts can be on their way to maximizing educational technology. Seek Out E-Rate Funding. This can cover everything from routers to switches and access points.

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eSchool News

MAY 10, 2017

As the world undergoes a digital transformation—with connectivity and access to computers and mobile devices playing an increasingly prominent role in everyone’s lives—elementary schools know they need to incorporate technology in the educational process to prepare their students for future success. billion in 2017.

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Education Superhighway

MARCH 4, 2019

One of the barriers to entry for the E-rate program is the difficulty in understanding the technical terminology required to file for data services. Understand the difference between a bundled Internet access connection and ISP Services Only. Form 471 provides options for many antiquated and obsolete technologies.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Thanks to a major funding refresh, one district found that it’s now possible to support its one-to-one initiative without scaling back access for other services or devices. “We were able to do a lot of this because of E-rate funding,” Dickerson said. Could your district do the same?

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

January’s update was published alongside guidance concerning the use of technology for helping students with disabilities. Islands of Innovation’ In some ways, observers say, the update was responding to the booster shot the pandemic gave to technology in schools. To some, the update was overdue.

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Education Superhighway

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

As the largest education technology program in the country, the Schools and Libraries program (E-rate) has transformed Internet access in our nation’s schools. Still, more than $1 billion in E-rate funding is left on the table each year.

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Education Superhighway

JANUARY 23, 2018

And although there are many mechanisms in place to accomplish that goal, none has been nearly as instrumental as the FCC’s E-rate program. This month, we join fellow advocates to commemorate the 20th anniversary of E-rate with the National Coalition for Technology in Education & Training.

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techlearning

MARCH 12, 2018

My E-rate Guides? brings monthly online learning events, a community Q&A forum, an on-demand archive and hourly consulting opportunities to applicants as they navigate the federal E-rate funding program. My E-rate Guides? My E-rate Guides? Edmond, Okla.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 5, 2020

For school districts implementing e-learning plans, a key concern is ensuring equity and access to learning materials for all students. Some students may not have access to the devices needed to complete e-learning activities, while others may not be able to connect to the internet from home. school system works.

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Education Superhighway

JANUARY 31, 2018

Organized by AMERIND Critical Infrastructure Manager Kimball Sekaquaptewa, this fiber build project will ultimately help Native American students in these Pueblos access high-speed broadband and gain essential skills through the power of technology. The Funding: E-rate opportunities for K-12 schools. Of the total $4.2

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2018

School Districts Take Advantage of E-Rate’s Category One Funding. Once its existing WAN ­provider wanted to charge significantly more for the same bandwidth speed, Midlothian Independent School District administrators began shopping for a faster, more affordable network — and they got one this ­summer with the help of E-rate fund s.

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Hapara

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Which laws that protect school children involve technology? Technology solutions now support the task of enforcing laws that protect children and education communities. It helps prevent students from accessing inappropriate content while learning online and is administered by the Federal Communications Commission.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Schools are officially in the age of technological learning. There are 1:1 programs, hybrid classrooms, free online learning platforms, eLearning applications and assessments, video collaborations, and the expectation of more to come with developments in augmented and virtual reality technologies. Reliable internet connectivity.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 20, 2019

Schools today require vast amounts of bandwidth, but convincing leaders to pay for networking projects is often challenging, even with the Federal Communication Commission’s E-rate program subsidizing most of the costs. Wylie Wong is a freelance journalist who specializes in business, technology and sports. Public Schools.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

The nonprofit broadband advocacy group found nearly 45 million students enjoy in-school access to high-speed internet connectivity, up from 39 million in 2017. MORE FROM EDTECH : Find the information you need to prepare for your E-Rate application. Tips for Moving Forward on E-Learning. The bad news is that 2.3

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Education Superhighway

MAY 7, 2018

Over the last three years, the Virginia K-12 Learning Infrastructure Program (KLIP) has helped dozens of schools increase their access to affordable, high-speed Internet. Our Superintendent and I believe that the instruction has to drive the technology. DH: We couldn’t have done this project without Bruno, our E-rate consultant.

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