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10 tips for a successful virtual school board meeting

eSchool News

When they can’t meet in person, school boards have to find ways to connect and conduct their business. During the global pandemic—and generally in any emergency circumstances—many states permit school boards to meet and make important board decisions virtually. Related content: 3 ways to make your school district pandemic-proof.

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Educators Share What’s Working in Distance Learning

MIND Research Institute

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. She had the great idea to hold daily webinars where she invited teachers to share tips and tricks or tools that they found particularly helpful.

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Case Study: A “mega” school district negotiates a better deal

Education Superhighway

As is the case in many mega-districts, PWCPS already had access to high-speed broadband. The district put in a request to their school board to upgrade their network’s bandwidth, and sought out additional support to make their broadband goals a reality. PWCPS attended the webinar and developed a plan to implement a successful upgrade.

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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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How the E-rate and grants can help fund your edtech plans

eSchool News

As schools and districts strive to meet their existing technology needs and prepare for the future, access to federal and state funding, along with other grants, is making a major difference in whether students engage in 21st century learning or are left behind. Related content: 4 things to ask about E-rate funding.

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Case Study: A “mega” school district negotiates a better deal

Education Superhighway

As is the case in many mega-districts, PWCPS already had access to high-speed broadband. The district put in a request to their school board to upgrade their network’s bandwidth, and sought out additional support to make their broadband goals a reality. PWCPS attended the webinar and developed a plan to implement a successful upgrade.

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

Edsurge

Really, choosing sessions can and should be based on one criterion: How will the session help me meet the needs of all of the learners in my classroom, school, district or system? When equity is a central focus, like it is in this webinar, all students benefit from suggestions and the learning is more systematic than momentary.