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The Challenges of Broadband Access in Rural Schools

edWeb.net

But in order to take advantage of edtech, they first need broadband access. Even when broadband is available, many students don’t have access at home. They’ve opened up their doors to their neighbors for their own broadband needs. in elementary education from the University of Virginia. Jamie holds a B.A. About the Host.

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How one city closed the digital divide for nearly all its students

The Hechinger Report

According to a 2021 report from the think tank New America, 1 in 8 children from low-income families don’t have a computer at home, while 1 in 7 lack access to broadband internet. It’s just been exacerbated by the pandemic,” said Rebeca Shackleford, the director of federal government relations at All4Ed, an education advocacy nonprofit.

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ESSA learning more, doing more

NeverEndingSearch

After eight years without a reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), ESSA becomes law with references to school libraries and librarians. Deb describes the victory, attributing it largely to grassroots networking. Essa 3-10-16 from Debra Kachel.

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Funding School Services in the Midst of Multiple Crises

edWeb.net

The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund follows the same formula as Title I, so it can be used to help bridge the digital divide for students from low-income families. from Penn where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa.

EdTech 96
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The Emergency Home Learning Summit : Amazing Series + Final Early-Bird Pricing #homelearningsummit #learningrevolution

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Webinar #2: The Elementary-School Years Webinar #3: What Will We Do Now That We’re Learning at Home? EPISODE 9: How Do I Navigate My Family’s Fall Homeschool Options? THE STARTING TO HOMESCHOOL SERIES Webinar #1: Why Should I Homeschool?

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Digital Transformation and Innovation in Rural School Districts

edWeb.net

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. He received his bachelor’s degree from The University of Southern Mississippi in elementary education. Challenges.

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A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 38 Edition)

Doug Levin

" Tagged on: September 18, 2017 Too Much Technology in AR Elementary Schools? Representative Stephen Meeks (R-Greenbrier) proposed a study to see when elementary schools should introduce computers, tablets and other technology to their students.

EdTech 150