eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2022

and Canada lack home broadband access, putting a staggering number of school-aged children at a serious learning disadvantage. “Providing a more equitable future for students everywhere is a top priority at Kajeet and we are thrilled to once again offer a grant opportunity that will help schools and libraries provide critical resources.”.

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Edsurge

APRIL 22, 2020

We are thankful for those who broadcast the news and the broadband providers that have opened their networks, lifted data caps and fees, and promised not to discontinue service. Broadband providers are facing unprecedented pressure to deliver reliable connectivity as more of our economy shifts online. These are positive things.

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Edsurge

JUNE 23, 2020

Instead, it will be absorbed into SIIA’s existing public policy division, which advocates for legislation on behalf of its members. Its early work focused on lobbying on behalf of its members, which also included companies across the banking, financial and trade publishing sectors. As part of the change, the Washington, D.C.-based

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

In bringing affordable education to the workplace, companies like InStride, Guild, Degreed and EdAssist are addressing the biggest issues in higher education: career relevance and student debt. Broadband penetration in K-12 schools reached over 98 percent , while low-cost computing devices like Chromebooks have proliferated in classrooms.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 9, 2020

One of the largest concerns, though, is equity — not just how we must fund solutions to address disparities in student access to digital devices and broadband Internet, but how students safely engage to drive learning. This was a critical first step. But access alone wasn’t enough. But access and vetting were only part of the equation.

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2021

While much work has been done to help close the digital divide, according to the FCC’s Eighth Broadband Report, an estimated 19 million American citizens still lack reliable broadband internet access at home.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 11, 2020

According to the latest survey data from the Pew Research Center, 73 percent of adults have broadband internet at home. While 92 percent of adults from households earning $75,000 or more per year say they have broadband internet at home, just 56 percent of adults from households earning below $30,000 say the same.

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 29, 2023

For decades schools have been, rightly, accused of too often letting a toxic mix of low expectations and strict discipline policies put kids, mostly Black, Hispanic and Latino young men, on the school-to-prison pipeline. Prison officials will need to ease restrictions in the pursuit of supporting effective rehabilitation.

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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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Neo LMS

MAY 18, 2017

This diversity is driven by: advancements in online learning system design, rapid roll-out of broadband world-wide, the changing dynamics of the labor market and. Graduates can go on to six-figure salaries in highly profile positions at sought after software companies.

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Edsurge

JUNE 29, 2016

Hillary Clinton may not be in office, but she has enough policy plans on her website for four full years. Her boldest claim: That her administration would close the digital divide by 2020 with 100 percent of American families having the "option" of quality broadband.

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Edsurge

MAY 29, 2020

households with less than $30,000 in income have broadband at home. Source: Pew Research Center Companies like ours are currently experiencing unprecedented demand. To date, much of the discussion around the digital divide has focused on the lack of devices and internet access: Only 56 percent of U.S.

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eSchool News

MARCH 17, 2020

Comcast is taking steps to implement the following new policies for the next 60 days, and other important initiatives: Xfinity WiFi Free For Everyone: Xfinity WiFi hotspots across the country will be available to anyone who needs them for free – including non-Xfinity Internet subscribers.

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The E-rate program is funded through the federal Universal Service Fund and administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), under the umbrella of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Check out these helpful resources to learn more about E-rate: USAC E-rate program overview. USAC online training video series.

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

And with online assessments now being required in many states, reliable broadband access is also essential so that students’ knowledge and skills are accurately represented, and technology is not a barrier to achievement and its documentation. Application processes vary, based on the state, as do disbursements. Cynthia Schultz, Esq.,

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Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2018

In other words, as the business reaches more students, the company generates higher revenue and more value—financially and with social impact. Sometimes a CEO has to take a company in a new strategic direction. Lastly, many companies under-invest in customer success.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 26, 2018

When administrators in Ohio’s Mentor Public Schools were buying MacBooks during the 2015-16 school year, the local Best Buy was offering a lower price than Apple, even after the company’s standard discount for school districts. When buying specific software, administrators may have to purchase directly from one company.

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eSchool News

JULY 20, 2016

The short answer: It takes a lot, but companies and researchers are up to the challenge. The research followed a charter school management organization that co-designed technology with the nonprofit company Gooru. The need for high-speed broadband internet in every classroom in the U.S.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

This school year more students have access to devices and broadband, educators are more comfortable and excited about using education technology, and district leaders are bending towards trusted brands with proven results.”. To learn more about DreamBox, visit [link]. About DreamBox Learning.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2018

Rather, it's centered in the popular E-Rate program, which has provided billions of dollars in broadband discounts and infrastructure upgrades to schools and libraries. The Universal Service Funds refer to the telecom fees collected by USAC, the Universal Service Administrative Company, that pay for E-Rate. schools. “If

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The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

While some districts have prioritized the mental health of their students, Kelly Vaillancourt Strobach, the director of policy and advocacy for the National Association of School Psychologists, said such districts are the exception. McInerney said the school tried to be “as cost conscious as possible and save in other areas.”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2021

The policies and infrastructures are in place to deliver. As a result, school district IT teams will look to vendors and broadband solution providers to support other use cases in 2021 that go beyond COVID-19, such as school bus security cameras and indoor IoT to help manage building operations (e.g. Collin Earnst, CEO, LearnWell.

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Education Superhighway

AUGUST 29, 2018

Typically, their recommendations focus on the services their company can provide to schools. Find qualified leads and links to filed FCC Form 470’s using our free school broadband tool, Compare & Connect K-12. As an independent third party, all recommendations are vendor agnostic. Looking ahead.

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eSchool News

MARCH 30, 2015

That’s why especially pleased when, recently, the Federal Communications Commission and the Universal Service and Administrative Company extended a crucial filing deadline related to the high-speed internet program in schools and libraries, commonly known as E-Rate. It’s significant and represents strong, sound policy.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 10, 2019

The report highlights a number of steps that states are taking, including creating one-to-one laptop programs, increasing statewide broadband networks and making Wi-Fi hotspots more readily available. Related: The ‘dirty secret’ about educational innovation.

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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.

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Doug Levin

JULY 24, 2017

I have a bit more to say about some of these topics, so stay tuned… Otherwise, here’s what caught my eye these past two weeks – news, tools, and reports about education, public policy, technology, and innovation – including a little bit about why. No endorsements; no sponsored content; no apologies for my eclectic tastes.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

School leaders should monitor data access in their district by communicating with teachers about the list of district-approved apps and educating them on the district, state or region privacy policies and regulation.

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edWeb.net

JULY 15, 2018

SETDA’s latest research, Navigating the Digital Shift 2018: Broadening Student Learning Opportunities , highlights how state policies are supporting the transformation to digital learning. Contracts with publishing companies ensure equal availability and pricing for Idaho’s large population of rural schools. Join the Community.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 17, 2018

While the tools may have print components, companies must submit them digitally, and only the digital materials are reviewed. In this role, she supports the policies and procedures specifications for Florida’s instructional materials adoption. Christine’s background includes experience in education and consulting. Join the Community.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Almost one in five rural Americans don’t have access to broadband at the speed considered minimum for basic web use, according to a report this year from the FCC. She had to make a costly switch to another cable company, and now has reliable service. The area I live in, the internet is horrible. The research paints a grim picture.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 4, 2020

Kemper also recently served as chair of the board of directors of the Schools, Health, & Libraries Broadband Coalition, which supports open, affordable broadband connections for local community organizations. Before that she worked in business development for OCLC, making connections between Silicon Valley companies and libraries.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 19, 2020

Kemper also recently served as chair of the board of directors of the Schools, Health, & Libraries Broadband Coalition, which supports open, affordable broadband connections for local community organizations. Before that she worked in business development for OCLC, making connections between Silicon Valley companies and libraries.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Continue Efforts to Improve Connectivity In Schools Just last week, one of my portfolio company founders was excited to pilot a new literacy tool in a school in Richmond, Calif., only to discover that there wasn’t adequate broadband to execute the lesson.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 10, 2020

Kemper also recently served as chair of the board of directors of the Schools, Health, & Libraries Broadband Coalition, which supports open, affordable broadband connections for local community organizations. Before that she worked in business development for OCLC, making connections between Silicon Valley companies and libraries.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 16, 2020

1:00 - 1:30 pm US-PDT ( click for your own time zone ) Connecting the Community - Digital Inclusion : Dianne Connery Nitty Gritty Policy Makeover : Jennie Garner Winning Grants for Small & Rural Libraries : Stephanie Gerding Park It Right Here: Creating Welcoming Grounds at Rural Public Libraries : Angela Gonzalez and Winona B.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Even before the pandemic, more than 25 million Americans lacked access to broadband internet. Ned Lamont, a former telecom mogul who founded Campus Televideo, a company that provided cable to college campuses. The broadband needs to follow the kid,” Casey says. “We The state, of course, did not work alone.

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