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OPINION: Historically underserved school districts in Mississippi were hit hard in the pandemic and need immediate help  

The Hechinger Report

Our extensive work at MCJ culminated in a report that showcased an unsettling reality: Affordability and availability are formidable barriers to internet access, while reading and math proficiency rates are significantly below the state averages in grades 3-8. Our report found that this left them at a severe disadvantage.

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The FCC Announced E-Rate Program Updates. Now What?

EdTech Magazine

3, the Federal Communications Commission released its Report and Order, which includes important changes. The new guidelines increase the program’s overall cap by $1.5 Incentivizing state support for “last-mile” broadband connections. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn best practices for developing an E-Rate strategy.

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The FCC Announced E-Rate Program Updates. Now What?

EdTech Magazine

3, the Federal Communications Commission released its Report and Order, which includes important changes. The new guidelines increase the program’s overall cap by $1.5 Incentivizing state support for “last-mile” broadband connections. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn best practices for developing an E-Rate strategy.

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The FCC Announced E-Rate Program Updates. Now What?

EdTech Magazine

3, the Federal Communications Commission released its Report and Order, which includes important changes. The new guidelines increase the program’s overall cap by $1.5 Incentivizing state support for “last-mile” broadband connections. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn best practices for developing an E-Rate strategy.

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The FCC Announced E-Rate Program Updates. Now What?

EdTech Magazine

3, the Federal Communications Commission released its Report and Order, which includes important changes. The new guidelines increase the program’s overall cap by $1.5 Incentivizing state support for “last-mile” broadband connections. MORE FROM EDTECH: Learn best practices for developing an E-Rate strategy.

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State Leadership Working Towards Broadband Access for All

edWeb.net

If the workday of an adult typically requires seamless broadband access, then it’s reasonable that today’s students need the same access during their school day. The key is the state leadership to make broadband accessible to all. Included in the new report and accompanying website are case studies of success stories.

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Ensuring Access and Opportunity; Supporting At Home Connectivity

Tom Murray

According to a report released by the Pew Research Center, approximately 5 of the 29 million households with school-aged children lack access to high quality broadband internet while at home. In the spring of 2016, the FCC voted to modernize the program to include broadband services for low income families.