Education Superhighway

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The United Way of Greater Cincinnati ’s goal is to improve the quality of life for all residents in our region through three main areas of focus: early childhood education, housing stability, and financial empowerment. We also work in partnership with the state’s broadband office, Broadband Ohio. Yes, absolutely!

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Edsurge

JANUARY 19, 2021

Last year presented many challenges and accelerated a number of shifts that were already underway in K-12 education. The pandemic, however, brought all these innovative, yet still considered by some to be “alternative” education methods to the forefront in ways that our team could have never predicted.

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Education Superhighway

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Co-Location of Events , in conjunction with other local partners, has proven to be an effective avenue to reach eligible households with this helpful information. A report by the American Library Association (ALA) states that 88% of all public libraries offer formal or informal digital literacy programming to community residents.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 26, 2020

Guest – Merrilee Johnson, Former Assistant Superintendent, Glenn County Office of Education, CA. Join me for an in-depth look at the economic situation we are facing in education and how that reality is causing many administrators to backtrack on safety promises made to staff, families, and students. By our count, about 2 in 3 U.S.

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Education Superhighway

MAY 24, 2022

In our work to close the broadband affordability gap for the 18 million U.S. To date, only 23% of Americans who qualify for federal broadband affordability programs have enrolled. EducationSuperHighway recently conducted a pilot ACP awareness event in New York City by partnering with the Stanley W.

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Education Superhighway

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

EducationSuperHighway was honored to join together with New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan and New Hampshire Department of Education Commissioner Virginia Barry this week at an event at the Ellis School in Fremont to highlight the work being done in the Granite State towards expanding broadband to more schools in every community.

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Doug Levin

AUGUST 1, 2016

Recent events have crystallized my sense of the misconceptions that even blockchain advocates bring to conversations about the future of education. These incentives are necessary, because there are real costs associated with running a node on a blockchain (see, e.g., the requirements and cautions for running a full Bitcoin node ).

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 29, 2021

trillion infrastructure bill into law, our nation is poised to make historic investments in its highways, public transit, railways, airports, ports, water systems, broadband networks and electric grid. Ironically, the sector of our economy in which our federal government arguably does the least to facilitate information-sharing is education.

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Edsurge

JUNE 23, 2020

What was once the premier, must-go conference in the education technology industry is now going away. Last week, the Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) announced that its education technology group will no longer operate as its own division beginning July 1. But the pandemic accelerated the decision.

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Education Superhighway

MARCH 22, 2023

billion for the ACP, a federal broadband benefit that provides eligible households $30/month discounts on their monthly internet bill. The program provides eligible households with $30 per month (or $75 on Tribal lands) toward high-speed broadband service. Unfortunately, only 31% of those eligible have enrolled.

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Education Superhighway

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Housing Authority of Birmingham District (HABD) Continuing the momentum built by the city’s Connect99 campaign, HABD utilized grant funding to hire community ambassadors to personalize outreach at each property and are well on their way to facilitating over 50 adoption events.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2018

boast broadband access these days, and plenty of assignments require the internet, when students head home, their connections are not quite in lockstep with schools. schools to high-speed broadband nears completion. schools to high-speed broadband nears completion. One is “SmartSpot,” a portable Wi-Fi hotspot for education.

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Technology giants are working to bolster K–12 education in middle America , specifically targeting subjects that will help young students learn the skills they’ll need as traditional jobs like agriculture and manufacturing evolve with the rise of emerging technology. education system. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 09/10/2018 - 13:50.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 29, 2021

Libraries increasingly have an important role to play: as second responders in large scale events via the development and deployment of collaborative connectivity projects; in developing strategies to bridge technological digital divides; and to promote digital access, equity, opportunity, and inclusion. Please also join this Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 23, 2021

We already have over 1,000 people registered for this event, and our mini-conferences almost always reache over 5,000 by the start date! This event is being organized in partnership with Don Means, Director of the GIGABIT LIBRARIES NETWORK , and Kristen Radsliff Rebmann, Professor in the School of Information at San José State University.

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Education Superhighway

AUGUST 22, 2023

Community members who don’t have high-speed home broadband, often access the internet at a local library or a community center. Partner with a popular event. Before planning your own, get started by tabling at an existing popular event in your community to promote the ACP. Loop in local partners.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 18, 2021

There are over 3,100 people already registered for this event. This event is being organized in partnership with Don Means, Director of the GIGABIT LIBRARIES NETWORK , and Kristen Radsliff Rebmann, Professor in the School of Information at San José State University. This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 6, 2021

Libraries increasingly have an important role to play: as second responders in large scale events via the development and deployment of collaborative connectivity projects; in developing strategies to bridge technological digital divides; and to promote digital access, equity, opportunity, and inclusion. Please also join this Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

We have over 1,800 people already registered for this event. This event is being organized in partnership with Don Means, Director of the GIGABIT LIBRARIES NETWORK , and Kristen Radsliff Rebmann, Professor in the School of Information at San José State University. This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded.

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Bryan Alexander

APRIL 7, 2020

I don’t have good enough stats to know what Zoom’s market share actually is in higher education.). This discursive emphasis on video in education is based on some reality. Those that do might struggle with limitations of data caps or competing with folks thrust together in a lockdown and each hungry for broadband.

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Education Superhighway

MARCH 30, 2022

Last year, Congress created the Affordable Connectivity Program, a new long-term, $14 billion programs, to replace the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB) in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Encourage grantees to leverage community events to facilitate ACP sign-ups.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2021

There are over 3,400 people alreay registered for this event. This event is being organized in partnership with Don Means, Director of the GIGABIT LIBRARIES NETWORK , and Kristen Radsliff Rebmann, Professor in the School of Information at San José State University. This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 8, 2021

There are over 2,600 people already registered for this event. This event is being organized in partnership with Don Means, Director of the GIGABIT LIBRARIES NETWORK , and Kristen Radsliff Rebmann, Professor in the School of Information at San José State University. This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Studies show that parental involvement in a student’s education is the most accurate predictor of academic achievement. It’s clear that, by simply closing the information gap between schools and families and students, we can improve a wide range of education outcomes. Build trust and improve family engagement with a chatbot.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2018

And yet, reliable broadband is far from guaranteed in this region of towering plateaus, sagebrush valleys and steep canyons. According to an April 2018 Department of Education report, 18 percent of 5- to 17-year old students in “remote rural” districts have no broadband access at home.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2024

Agriculture — including animal husbandry, crop cultivation and water-related education — and leadership and decision-making skills remain foundational. We are deeply involved in underserved communities, often collaborating with local providers to establish portable [internet and hardware] access for specific events or programming.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Libraries increasingly have an important role to play: as second responders in large scale events via the development and deployment of collaborative connectivity projects; in developing strategies to bridge technological digital divides; and to promote digital access, equity, opportunity, and inclusion.

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Since President Obama’s ConnectED announcement in 2013 in Mooresville, NC , there has been more than $10 billion committed as part of the five-year program to transform American education. These commitments are connecting 20 million more students to next-generation broadband and wireless. Here are just a few of their stories.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 19, 2014

The Learning Revolution Weekly Update March 18th All of life is a constant education. The Learning Revolution Project highlights our own virtual and physical events and those of our more than 200 partners. Don''t miss this opportunity to get involved with a great event! To subscribe to this newsletter, please sign up at [link].

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Tom Murray

JANUARY 12, 2016

Equity in access, from broadband to devices is a concern and something that districts need to work to meet head on. “ In America ,” former Secretary of Education Arne Duncan often says, “ your zip code or your socioeconomic status should never determine the quality of your education.

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Education Superhighway

JUNE 14, 2019

With technology playing a pivotal role in creating incredible learning opportunities for America’s students, it’s vital that every classroom has the bandwidth needed to access media-rich educational tools and implement digital learning. 2 – Plan for your school districts broadband budget. Other blogs in this series.

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eSchool News

JULY 19, 2016

Connecting our nation’s schools, libraries, health clinics and other community anchor institutions (CAIs) to next generation high-speed broadband is an important national priority. The SHLB Action Plan gives policy makers a road map for designing a broadband strategy that promotes education, health care and community enrichment.”.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded. network to be kept updated on this and future events. We invite all library professionals, employers, LIS students, and educators to participate in this event. network to be kept informed of future events. Please also join this Library 2.0

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Bryan Alexander

APRIL 7, 2020

I don’t have good enough stats to know what Zoom’s market share actually is in higher education.). This discursive emphasis on video in education is based on some reality. Those that do might struggle with limitations of data caps or competing with folks thrust together in a lockdown and each hungry for broadband.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2019

Educators often go to professional development events, including technology conferences for a variety of reasons. For some, it is a rare opportunity to learn the latest in education and technology. Here are some questions to consider asking: How does this skill/software/strategy enhance educational access for all students?

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

The opening sessions of this year’s CEM once again feature a terrific lineup of thought leaders and influencers, including panels covering each of the key themes for the month and including a couple of new events, a special kick-off event with Secretary Duncan , a CEM opening celebration and a CEM town hall.

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Bryan Alexander

APRIL 13, 2016

And yes, the event’s video recording and my post thereon are coming soon. It’s a matter of wrestling with rural broadband.). Meanwhile, be sure to participate in tomorrow’s discussion about higher education economics, with professor Bob Archibald.

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