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Laying the Foundation for Distance Learning Success

Digital Promise

In fact, more than 70 percent of teachers in Verizon Innovative Learning Schools reported feeling prepared, with 93 percent crediting the program with making aspects of remote instruction easier to implement. The students already were used to using those platforms in the classroom.”. In December 2020, Congress appropriated $3.2

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Celebrating ConnectED’s Achievements Toward Transforming Education

Digital Promise

These commitments are connecting 20 million more students to next-generation broadband and wireless. Apple joined President Obama’s ConnectED initiative and pledged $100 million of teaching and learning solutions to 114 underserved schools across the country. This includes more than $2 billion in private-sector commitments.

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State and District Leadership Discuss Digital Learning Opportunities

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Pennsylvania on the other hand does not have a review process, but Elizabeth Forward School District in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania has transformed into a digital learning environment. They are now in their fifth year of 1:1 with iPads for grades K-12, and have designed learning environments to create student engagement.

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Learning Revolution Free PD - Angela Maiers Tonight - LOTS of 2014 Global Education Conference Updates - Proposal Deadline, Keynotes, and Volunteering

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Thursday, October 23rd at 3pm ISTE Webinar: Developing Your Mobile Learning Landscape , This webinar will introduce a powerful new professional learning experience for teachers, tech coaches, and administrators who are interested in bringing their school up to digital age standards.

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What’s New: New Tools for Schools

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COMCAST INTERNET ESSENTIALS PROGRAM ( www.internetessentials.com/apply ) Comcast announced it has now connected over six million Americans to the Internet through its Internet Essentials program, a comprehensive broadband adoption program for low-income families in the U.S.

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