edWeb.net
MAY 1, 2019
If the workday of an adult typically requires seamless broadband access, then it’s reasonable that today’s students need the same access during their school day. The key is the state leadership to make broadband accessible to all. More important, states are starting to recognize the need for equitable access off site.
Edsurge
DECEMBER 19, 2016
Back in late 2013, Barack Obama and the White House launched the ConnectED Initiative , an effort to bring almost $2 billion worth of high-quality broadband, technology and professional development to schools and districts across the U.S. Did companies fully deliver on their ConnectED promises? corporations, from Apple to Adobe.
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eSchool News
OCTOBER 26, 2016
The modernization to Lifeline didn’t increase funding overall, but families will have the choice between phone discounts and a credit for broadband at home. So if you’re in a rural area, it’s possible it’s not going to support you. I don’t want to see us sacrifice quality for “free” because they are two important, different things.
eSchool News
NOVEMBER 8, 2015
The report notes that navigating the procurement process is cited as one of the primary challenges for states and districts, and one that proves even more challenging to the companies that want to sell digital instructional materials to them. To that end, we have created an OER library of reviewed materials to help support districts.
edWeb.net
JULY 15, 2018
Contracts with publishing companies ensure equal availability and pricing for Idaho’s large population of rural schools. They have a continuous review and evaluation of curricular materials on a six-year rotation schedule. However, this can cause issues with staying current with digital materials, James explained.
edWeb.net
FEBRUARY 17, 2018
While the tools may have print components, companies must submit them digitally, and only the digital materials are reviewed. Evaluators have the time to stop and ask if a material is truly effective and how it fits with the other curriculum and their digital platform. Christine’s background includes experience in education and consulting.
The Learning Revolution Has Begun
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
This work has focused on policy and innovations to foster universal broadband access and adoption, digital and media literacy, local journalism and information hubs, public service media, civic engagement, and government transparency.
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