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Essential Guide to Digital Citizenship for CIPA and E-Rate

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E-rate is complicated. But complying with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) -- a requirement of E-rate -- doesn't have to be. It also provides an overview of E-rate, with answers to commonly asked questions about eligibility, services supported, and audits. What is E-rate?

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How to block websites in K-12 schools

Hapara

But how do we protect learners while they are working online? Let’s take a look at how to safeguard students and block websites in K-12 schools. The federal Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) was enacted in 2000 and requires schools to have an internet safety policy in place to receive E-rate program discounts.

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Understanding the legal implications of using web filters in K-12 schools

Hapara

CIPA requires schools or libraries eligible to receive discounts through the E-rate program to adopt and implement an internet safety policy. Most educational institutions in this category simplify their compliance by purchasing and using a web filter from a reputable company. What are CIPA guidelines for filtering?

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How to ensure home broadband access for every student

eSchool News

When the coronavirus pandemic forced students into remote learning this past spring, many telecommunications companies stepped up to offer free or deeply discounted home broadband access to families who couldn’t afford it.

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8 LMS features that support student autonomy in the classroom and beyond

Neo LMS

Preparing students for their future jobs by teaching them how to effectively learn on their own builds a reliable and skilled workforce. . How to encourage student autonomy in the classroom . Therefore, it’s important to teach students how to set goals , track, and achieve them. . Ratings and reviews .

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7 things you need to know now about E-rate changes

eSchool News

Big E-rate changes mean schools must chart a new path. A bigger annual cap isn’t the only recent change to the E-rate program. We asked E-rate guru John Harrington, CEO of Funds for Learning, for his application-time thoughts and advice. Plan ahead for the new changes. Did they get two bids or three?

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iPad Magic: 6 Ideas Every iPad Teacher Needs to Know

The CoolCatTeacher

You also can hold down “e” or “n” to get accented characters. Finally, my Zoe can type her name the way that it’s supposed to be typed, because it had an accent on the “e”. You just have to know how to “reveal” them by kind of trial and error. Vicki: So how do we know what happens, or what is going to be on there?

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