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How a tech director increased digital access

Education Superhighway

She’s a big advocate for expanding broadband access and digital equity, and she has become a key strategic planner for school Internet in Virginia. This diverse group of stakeholders gave us feedback on network infrastructure and broadband to VA school divisions. The biggest barrier was getting all schools on fiber.

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Going to a Tech Conference? Make Sure to Focus on What Matters.

Edsurge

However, some of these examples are coming from gifted or specialized programs that are not accessible to most of the student body. One example of a speaker who rises to this challenge is Pedro Noguera. Does the session require broadband access that is not likely to exist in the homes of many students?

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Equity Isn’t Just About Technology. It’s About Supporting Students and Families.

Edsurge

But the term doesn’t just mean equipping students with the same devices and broadband access. Last week, Howard was a guest on an hour-long, interactive webinar, Understanding the Impact of Coronavirus on K-12 Education , hosted by EdSurge and ISTE, our parent organization. That makes the conversation about education equity essential.

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A Tiny Microbe Upends Decades of Learning

The Hechinger Report

Many broadband providers are also adding capacity, lifting caps on data and offering extended free trial periods. The center’s database is filled with examples of how districts are trying to keep learning going from a distance. We can’t see what they look like, if they’re getting enough sleep and enough to eat.”. The Richmond (Va.)

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Skyrocketing Category 2 Form 470s

Education Superhighway

For example, the Broadband for Montana Schools program contracted with several E-rate consultants and provides grants to help Montana schools successfully apply for the E-rate Program. On-demand Category 2 webinars. To see if your state has a similar program, we recommend checking in with your state E-rate coordinator.

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E-rate Filing Window Is Now Open: 3 Resources to Get Started

Education Superhighway

As you put out your request for network upgrades, driving competition and flexibility will ensure that you can obtain better service without significantly increasing cost, so be sure to check out our top filing tips and narrative examples for Category 1 and 2 upgrades. Customizable RFP Templates & Guidance.

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Can Colleges Reach Beyond Campus to Foster ‘Digital Equity’ in Communities?

Edsurge

So his organization is working with the city of Orangeburg and Claflin University to extend the university’s broadband out into the surrounding community at affordable rates. That is such a great space for higher ed to show up in because you train the workforce,” she explained during the webinar. Department of Commerce.

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