MIND Research Institute

MAY 15, 2020

There is nothing black-and-white about how to best support our students and families,” said Dr. Barbara Adams, principal at Findley Elementary School in Des Moines, IA. Adams told MIND that Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) began with a district-wide survey to determine each family’s need for computers or a wired home broadband connection.

Education 124

Education Broadband Learning Elementary 124

Edsurge

MARCH 24, 2021

When prioritizing testing, we recommend that schools prioritize teachers and staff first, then high school and middle school students and then elementary school [students.]” Is it students of color, students with disabilities, students experiencing homelessness, students without broadband access at home or the devices?

Handbook 94

Handbook Strategy Broadband Policies 94

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 17, 2021

In Utah, the Murray City School District had been slowly developing a broadband network for students for two years when funding from the CARES Act helped the district speed up the rollout. Sometimes the exercise prompted her to follow up with individual concerns. Related: Research evidence increases for intensive tutoring.

Learning 142

Learning Accessibility Personalized Learning Digital Divide 142

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 19, 2020

The Federal Communications Commission estimates that about 21 million Americans lack broadband access, with an independent research group indicating the actual number is twice as high. “A lot of our kids don’t have internet access,” said Coe, who knows students who routinely head to the library or the town’s McDonald’s to get online.

Accessibility 144

Accessibility How To Broadband Advocacy 144

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Berta Romero is a counselor for English learners at Mary Harris Mother Jones Elementary school in Prince George’s County, Maryland. READ THE STORY: Rural areas have been slow to connect to broadband. Teacher Hope Bell leads her class of 3-year-olds in a breathing exercise at the beginning of circle time. million in restoration.

Report 108

Report Kaplan Elementary Broadband 108

eSchool News

DECEMBER 25, 2023

One way education is doing this is by offering CTE, even in the elementary grades. I think administrators at more schools across the county will lean into non-traditional supports for students including mentoring, behavioral counseling and socialization exercises for students. –Diane Myers, Ph.

EdTech 73

EdTech Learning Industry Data 73

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

FWA allows extremely high-speed broadband where fiber connections can be too cost-prohibitive to install. Think of broadband speeds where large amounts of data can allow students to collaborate digitally from their schools or homes. — Nicollette LeTellier, STEM Specialist for K-5, Swift Water Elementary School.

EdTech 114

EdTech Data Classroom Accessibility 114