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Free School Broadband Comparison Tool

techlearning

As school districts begin budget talks for the 2018-19 school year, the tool can be impactful in convincing school board members and superintendents about the need to negotiate for better contracts—especially for those who were unaware of the tool during this cycle. For more, visit www.compareandconnectk12.org.

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Can Colleges Reach Beyond Campus to Foster ‘Digital Equity’ in Communities?

Edsurge

So his organization is working with the city of Orangeburg and Claflin University to extend the university’s broadband out into the surrounding community at affordable rates. That is such a great space for higher ed to show up in because you train the workforce,” she explained during the webinar. Department of Commerce.

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10 tips for a successful virtual school board meeting

eSchool News

A virtual school board meeting could be as simple as a conference call that the public can join or as complex as a video-based meeting or webinar involving dozens of people. Check your broadband connection to ensure your meeting runs smoothly, without interruptions due to a slow connection. Test your connections in advance.

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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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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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Equity Isn’t Just About Technology. It’s About Supporting Students and Families.

Edsurge

But the term doesn’t just mean equipping students with the same devices and broadband access. Last week, Howard was a guest on an hour-long, interactive webinar, Understanding the Impact of Coronavirus on K-12 Education , hosted by EdSurge and ISTE, our parent organization. They just need the tool in their hand and the hotspot.

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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.