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Broadband Provides More Equitable Access to Education and Workforce Preparation

edWeb.net

And, that makes access to adequate and reliable broadband even more important as the development of new technologies continues. Marc Johnson, Executive Director of East Central Minnesota Educational Cable Cooperative (ECMECC), then provided perspective from a regional and local level on the expanding use of broadband.

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Increasing K-12 tech accessibility

eSchool News

Key points: Schools must ensure greater access to the tech tools students and teachers need The digital divide still holds students back DEI in action: eSN Innovation Roundtable For more news on classroom equity, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Believing that all students have the same access to technology is a mistake.

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Clear Hurdles to Foster True Innovation in K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

There’s a growing understanding that disparities in home broadband internet access put students at a disadvantage — typically those who already face obstacles because of low family income or race. Again, districts should not invest in technology for technology’s sake. Digital Equity. This also ties into the next hurdle. .

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Clear Hurdles to Foster True Innovation in K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

There’s a growing understanding that disparities in home broadband internet access put students at a disadvantage — typically those who already face obstacles because of low family income or race. Again, districts should not invest in technology for technology’s sake. Digital Equity. This also ties into the next hurdle. .

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Clear Hurdles to Foster True Innovation in K–12 Schools

EdTech Magazine

There’s a growing understanding that disparities in home broadband internet access put students at a disadvantage — typically those who already face obstacles because of low family income or race. Again, districts should not invest in technology for technology’s sake. Digital Equity. This also ties into the next hurdle. .

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Announcing October 21st Mini-Conference: "Libraries as Community Anchors"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Her current research involves the deployment and study of emerging information technologies supportive of digital inclusion and resiliency. In 1998, he created the Community TeleStructure Initiative, a national consortium advocating local community leadership responsibility for telecom/ broadband infrastructure planning.

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"Libraries as Community Anchors" Mini-Conference - Registrations and Call for Proposals Open

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Her current research involves the deployment and study of emerging information technologies supportive of digital inclusion and resiliency. In 1998, he created the Community TeleStructure Initiative, a national consortium advocating local community leadership responsibility for telecom/ broadband infrastructure planning.