Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2021

1560 , and proposed adding sections designed “to close the digital divide in California.” These new amendments require the State Superintendent to survey education institutions to understand students' access to computing devices and broadband connections. Federally, mandates do exist for schools and districts.

Broadband 132

Broadband Digital Divide E-rate Policies 132

MIND Research Institute

MAY 15, 2020

Unfortunately, school closures have meant a step backward for many when it comes to the digital divide. And a recent article in EdSurge, “ Here’s What Schools Can Do For the Millions of Students Without Internet Access ,” shared several more ideas that districts, government agencies, and telecommunications companies have advanced.

Education 124

Education Broadband Learning Elementary 124

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

As such, from the characters portrayed in online programs to reading excerpts included in curricular products, it is important for all education companies to provide, and educators to seek out, more culturally relevant, modifiable, and accessible resources to effectively meet the varying learning needs of all students.

EdTech 72

EdTech Learning Industry Data 72

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

The pandemic highlighted the massive digital divide that exists between marginalized communities and affluent communities that enjoy well-established digital infrastructure. FWA allows extremely high-speed broadband where fiber connections can be too cost-prohibitive to install. –Remco Bergsma, CEO, MiEN Company.

EdTech 114

EdTech Data Classroom Accessibility 114