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. Included in the new report and accompanying website are case studies of success stories.

Broadband 41

Broadband Accessibility E-rate Mobility 41

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. Dr. Rocco received his B.A.

Digital Learning 40

Digital Learning Instructional Materials Learning Policies 40

edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 17, 2018

DeLeón, Education Programs Professional at the Nevada Department of Education, and Alison Harte, Instructional Materials Specialist for the Bureau of Standards and Instructional Support in the Florida Department of Education, presented case studies on how their states are changing the conversation to digital first.

Instructional Materials 40

Instructional Materials Case Study Policies OER 40

Hack Education

OCTOBER 7, 2016

From the FCC : “Fact Sheet on Broadband Consumer Privacy Proposal.” It’s always fascinating to look at ed-tech companies’ job postings – this one is from Khan Academy. The new company will be called Touch Press (which was the name of another company that StoryToys acquired last year).

Education 63

Education MOOC Report Khan Academy 63

Hack Education

DECEMBER 22, 2017

” São Paulo has approved a bill that would allow companies to manufacture school uniforms and sell branding and sponsorship opportunities on the clothing. Via Motherboard : “ New York City Passes Bill to Study Biases in Algorithms Used by the City.” The company, formerly known as SlideRule, has raised $11.2

Education 46

Education Robotics MOOC Facebook 46

Hack Education

JUNE 23, 2017

Edsurge runs with Trump’s promise to boost rural broadband like it’s a truth anyone can count on. ” (This reminds me that I need to write something about the history of Montessori and why all sorts of companies have appropriated the brand.). Tutoring company Ruangguru has raised $7 million in Series B funding.

Education 53

Education Kaplan Pearson Elsevier 53

Hack Education

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

SoFi : a student loan company and one of the most well-funded ed-tech companies out there sure seems swell. ” “ Delta Career Education Corporation , a privately held for-profit college company, is phasing out seven of its campuses,” Inside Higher Ed reports. More on this study in IHE.

Education 51

Education ProctorU Company Report 51