edWeb.net

DECEMBER 2, 2019

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. The post The Challenges of Broadband Access in Rural Schools appeared first on edWeb.

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Broadband Accessibility Advocacy Elementary 54

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

While some students remain unconnected, Oakland’s effort has emerged as an example of how to tackle a citywide digital divide. “We 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.

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Digital Divide Broadband Chromebook Survey 114

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. Deb describes the victory, attributing it largely to grassroots networking. Essa 3-10-16 from Debra Kachel.

Libraries 40

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 15, 2020

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. She pointed out that the legislation was passed quickly and without a lot of accountability, leaving a lot of the details to be figured out later.

EdTech 96

EdTech Guidelines Policies Secondary 96

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 14, 2020

EPISODE 9: How Do I Navigate My Family’s Fall Homeschool Options? 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? Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids to School?

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

You know how to reach me if you want to talk… Note to self: When deleting tweets in bulk, remember not to delete my keybase proof. I’ll be a bit more tidy going forward. I know you are going through a bit of a funk yourself. I’m sorry. Hope you get better soon. I’ll always fondly remember the good times we had.

EdTech 150

EdTech Industry Survey Laptops 150

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

You know how to reach me if you want to talk… Note to self: When deleting tweets in bulk, remember not to delete my keybase proof. I’ll be a bit more tidy going forward. I know you are going through a bit of a funk yourself. I’m sorry. Hope you get better soon. I’ll always fondly remember the good times we had.

EdTech 150

EdTech Industry Survey Laptops 150