edWeb.net

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Rural school districts face many unique trials, and access to educational technology is no different. First, the presenters agreed that while there are multiple potential uses for school technology, their main goal is to provide students with a competitive education. in elementary education from the University of Virginia.

Broadband 54

Broadband Accessibility Advocacy Elementary 54

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

“We have this huge digital divide that’s making it hard for [students] to get their education,” she said. David Silver, the director of education for the mayor’s office, said people talked about the digital divide, but there had never been enough energy to tackle it. It was so much bigger than just education.

Digital Divide 111

Digital Divide Broadband Chromebook Survey 111

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Faced with fast-changing instructional models, varying infection rates, decreasing revenue sources, and a variety of natural disasters, how can education finance officials meet the short-term needs of their districts as well as longer-term requirements? WATCH THE EDLEADER PANEL RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

EdTech 96

EdTech Guidelines Policies Secondary 96

NeverEndingSearch

MARCH 16, 2016

After eight years without a reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), ESSA becomes law with references to school libraries and librarians. We need to meet with the Departments of Education in our states to ensure we are part of the competitive grant programs to launch in 2017. We can’t wait.

Libraries 40

Libraries Advocacy Broadband Learning 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Dr. Rebecca English: Parenting and Home Education Jodi Chaffee: Creating Intentional Family Culture in Homeschooling Leah Boden: Charlotte Mason Philosophy on Homeschooling Judy Sarden: Why Black Children Should Be Homeschooled? What Is It, How Does It Work? More to come. Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids to School?

Learning 36

Learning Conference Libraries Broadband 36

edWeb.net

AUGUST 3, 2021

These rural districts face the four significant challenges: broadband access, funding, people, and understanding the “why.” Broadband access has become more critical in the last year and a half than ever before. Wherever the location, funding is always a challenge for educational leaders. Challenges. Opportunities.

Broadband 98

Broadband E-rate BYOD Accessibility 98

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye this past week – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. We argue that this progress is achievable only if we make room for new approaches in education—that is, if we innovate." Strong opinions may be weakly held.

EdTech 150

EdTech Industry Survey Laptops 150