The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

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. In August 2020, they launched a “Tech Check” survey to collect that data. The Tech Check survey “opened our eyes,” Mickens said.

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Digital Divide Broadband Chromebook Survey 112

Hack Education

JUNE 16, 2017

Still in its early stages, this ambitious project relies on a little-known public resource – a slice of electromagnetic spectrum the federal government long ago set aside for schools – called the Educational Broadband Service (EBS). The Business of Job Training. ” More on HR changes in the sports section above.

Education 44

Education Coursera MOOC Kaplan 44

Hack Education

DECEMBER 12, 2017

For its part, Udacity has fully rebranded itself as a high-tech job training company, a topic I’ll cover in more detail in a forthcoming article in this series. One survey conducted this year (by Learning House) did give a boost to the argument online education is becoming more competitive. broadband privacy rules.”

MOOC 55

MOOC Coursera Education Broadband 55

Hack Education

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Via Pacific Standard : “Why Is the FCC Considering Cutting Broadband Access for Students?” ” Via The Economic Times : “Startups in student-lending sector see dropouts, but some score too.” ” The Business of Job Training. ” More on the bill via Inside Higher Ed. .” MOOCs are out.

Kaplan 50

Kaplan Education Robotics E-rate 50