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Coronavirus is poised to inflame inequality in schools

The Hechinger Report

According to the latest survey data from the Pew Research Center, 73 percent of adults have broadband internet at home. While 92 percent of adults from households earning $75,000 or more per year say they have broadband internet at home, just 56 percent of adults from households earning below $30,000 say the same.

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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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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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EducationSuperHighway and E-rate Consultants: How We Collaborate

Education Superhighway

Since E-rate is the primary funding source for broadband Internet for schools nationwide, our mission to connect all of America’s classrooms is intertwined with the program in many ways. We offer webinars and in-person presentations on these topics to help districts prepare for current and future bandwidth needs.

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How EducationSuperHighway and Service Providers Collaborate

Education Superhighway

While we do provide guidance about E-rate filing strategies through our website, webinars, and other avenues, we do not directly apply to provide services to districts. We offer webinars and in-person presentations on these topics to help districts prepare for current and future bandwidth needs. Looking ahead.

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Three Digital Equity Leaders Call to Action for Students Without Home Internet Access

techlearning

The CoSN Meeting the Needs of Students Without Home Internet Access webinar on September 19, 2018 reflects the growing concern and call to action for school districts, business communities and state and federal government to address what has been termed as the homework gap.

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EducationSuperHighway and E-rate Consultants: How We Collaborate

Education Superhighway

Since E-rate is the primary funding source for broadband Internet for schools nationwide, our mission to connect all of America’s classrooms is intertwined with the program in many ways. We offer webinars and in-person presentations on these topics to help districts prepare for current and future bandwidth needs.

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