eSchool News

MAY 5, 2023

AUSTIN, TX – Lightspeed Systems, the leader in safe, secure and equitable education technology, announces Digital Equity—a module that provides robust and real-time connectivity and device health data on students’ school-issued devices. This is a huge step in leveling the playing field for so many students.”

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Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2021

California Department of Education, which charges that schools in the state are violating the constitutional rights of children of color by not providing adequate distance education, called out state Departments of Education for failing to provide better WiFi options than visiting a local Taco Bell. Cases like 2020’s Cayla J.

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Key points: AI holds much promise for the future of education AI tools can offer personalization and targeted interventions Discover more about what AI in education holds for teaching and learning Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing education with innovative approaches to teaching and learning.

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ExcelinEd

JUNE 25, 2020

The bulk of the education funds flow directly to K-12 local education agencies and institutions of higher education. However, each state governor and state education agency has the flexibility to direct funds to prioritized programs and needs within federal guidelines. Highlights from Arizona’s Plan.

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

MARCH 30, 2020

As the Coronavirus has changed the landscape of education, I have become more and more aware of inequity and the digital divide. In my reflection, I have attempted to present ideas for all schools across the digital divide. Check any guidelines provided by your state DOE. – Mike.

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Insight Education Group

MAY 27, 2021

As educational systems are rebuilt after the disruption of the global pandemic, a new relief fund is providing aid to districts to address trauma, learning acceleration, the digital divide, and much more. billion to the Elementary and Secondary Emergency Education Relief Fund, also known as ESSER ( NCSL, 2021 ).

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Insight Education Group

MAY 27, 2021

As educational systems are rebuilt after the disruption of the global pandemic, a new relief fund is providing aid to districts to address trauma, learning acceleration, the digital divide, and much more. billion to the Elementary and Secondary Emergency Education Relief Fund, also known as ESSER ( NCSL, 2021 ).

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The Hechinger Report

MAY 15, 2020

The program has been met with skepticism from experts worried about excessive screen time for young children, but has been praised by local educators who say it has improved students’ school readiness. Families at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines (an income no higher than $52,400 for a family of four) qualify to sign up.

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Graphite Blog

APRIL 29, 2021

For both students and teachers, online learning has come with a lot of challenges, from the digital divide and technology access to mental health impacts , or a lack of essential school and community supports. As we emerge from the pandemic, could a more diverse range of educational options be a solution?

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The Innovative Educator

MAY 10, 2020

They chose not to figure out ways to bridge the digital divide for the most vulnerable families and students. They choose to let strict guidelines in federal and state regulations be the reason to halt learning for everyone. We could have been focused on closing the digital divide. They were not alone.

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ExcelinEd

AUGUST 6, 2020

Alabama is using its CARES Act funds to bridge the digital divide, improve remote learning opportunities and offer intensive academic supports. The bulk of the education funds flow directly to K-12 local education agencies and institutions of higher education. Highlights from Alabama’s Plan.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 16, 2020

The rapidly spreading coronavirus is instantly changing the way education is delivered, as school and home become the same place. In addition, most schools and teachers are unprepared to take their lessons online , and the education they can offer over the internet, on the fly, could be rough and wildly uneven.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Faced with fast-changing instructional models, varying infection rates, decreasing revenue sources, and a variety of natural disasters, how can education finance officials meet the short-term needs of their districts as well as longer-term requirements? WATCH THE EDLEADER PANEL RECORDING. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST.

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ExcelinEd

JUNE 23, 2020

Virginia is using its CARES Act funds to address instructional loss, prepare educators for virtual instruction and support students’ social and emotional needs. The bulk of the education funds flow directly to K-12 local education agencies and institutions of higher education. Background. Slow the Summer and COVID Slide.

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edWeb.net

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Sponsored by ClassLink When you consider the power education has in launching a child’s future, giving every student the same interactions, services, and access becomes more than just a regulation; it becomes a guiding principle. Leverage Legislation Staying abreast of changing guidelines can be a full-time task.

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eSchool News

APRIL 7, 2016

. “Internet access is no longer an afterthought in education; instead high-speed broadband and wi-fi are now a vital component of K-12 school infrastructure, there is an increased emphasis on digital learning,” according to the report. The first year yielded $89 million in savings for schools that particiated.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning loss and academic disparities and inequities. This begs the question: What’s next for education? What are the projections for edtech?

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edWeb.net

MAY 1, 2019

In a recent edWebinar , Christine Fox, Deputy Executive Director of SETDA, offered highlights from the report, and Ryan Kocsondy, Director of Connecticut Education Network (CEN), gave an inside look at why Connecticut schools don’t worry about running out of bandwidth. Christine’s background includes experience in education and consulting.

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2020

“Nobody knows the right path forward,” said Robin Lake, director of the Center on Reinventing Public Education , a nonpartisan education research center in Seattle that has compiled an online database of coronavirus response plans provided by scores of districts across the country as a resource for other educators.

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The Daring Librarian

AUGUST 25, 2018

I often talk about baby-steppin into Makerspace (or any new education innovation) is because I don't want you to feel like pressured or guilted into jumping into something new in a big way or spending thousands of dollars from the jump. I covered this in an earlier post Guidelines NOT Rules Ok, sorta like rules. That's on you.

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Learning with 'e's

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

One of the most important digital divides to overcome is the technophobia divide - the wills and the will nots. What do you think are the key elements schools need to address in a digital strategy? cyberbullying education esafety learning procurement schools strategy teacher training Technology' Unported License.

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Lightspeed Systems

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Equipping Teachers to Manage Academic Honesty in the Classroom Academic integrity is a foundational tenant of education; it always has been, and it always will be. As such, academic dishonesty—student “cheating,” for example—has always proven a pain in the arse for educators. This is not intended to serve as a long-term solution.

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Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Lightspeed Systems is honored to receive this award for our Digital Insight product,” said Brook McShane Bock, Chief Product & Marketing Officer at Lightspeed Systems. For more information on Lightspeed Digital Insight and the Digital Equity module, please visit [link]. Most importantly, they empower all students to excel!”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. Moving away from the pandemic, educators still grapple with learning loss and academic disparities and inequities. This begs the question: What’s next for education? What are the projections for edtech?

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21st Century Educational Technology and Learning

AUGUST 23, 2020

For educators that may mean working with students in a face to face, elearning, or a blended environment. In this time of Coronavirus challenges, I want the opportunity to share thoughts, ideas, and questions that I hope are helpful to all of those amazing educators that are doing so much for our students. Read the article.

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Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Fill out the form below to view this webinar Read the Transcript Overcoming Obstacles to Bridging the Digital Divide in K-12 Learning 0:21 Hi, everyone, welcome to our webinar, We’re going to give everyone about 30 more seconds to join us, and then we’ll dive in. 11:17 It doesn’t work in education at any level.

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Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 7, 2023

IT Leaders & Decision Makers, Digital Learning and Instructional Technologists, IT Admins, Network Admins, IT Security, IT Infrastructure roles, School Counselors, Safety leaders, and SROs. 2:38 We know that the Digital Learning Divide refers to inequitable access to technology and digital resources for learning.

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Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Fill out the form below to view this webinar Read the Transcript Overcoming Obstacles to Bridging the Digital Divide in K-12 Learning 0:21 Hi, everyone, welcome to our webinar, We’re going to give everyone about 30 more seconds to join us, and then we’ll dive in. 11:17 It doesn’t work in education at any level.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

More than two years ago, educators around the country began to engage in dialogue regarding the digital divide , as they recognized the reality that many students did not have access and connectivity as once believed. So a new concept has emerged: “digital equity.”

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TeacherCast

AUGUST 27, 2015

A digital divide between teachers hurts students. My business partners and I have spent more than 25 years building enterprise applications for education, and time and again we’ve seen that district-level introduction of complex communication and assessment systems makes sense.

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Lightspeed Systems

JUNE 15, 2023

Fill out the form below to view this webinar Read the Transcript Overcoming Obstacles to Bridging the Digital Divide in K-12 Learning 0:21 Hi, everyone, welcome to our webinar, We’re going to give everyone about 30 more seconds to join us, and then we’ll dive in. 11:17 It doesn’t work in education at any level.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

However, implementing BOYD in schools also presents some challenges such as data security, digital divide, and compatibility issues. Organization and streamlined workflow are two other important benefits of using BYOD in education. It is important for schools to educate students on responsible digital citizenship.

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EdTechSandyK

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

Compilation of research by respected educational technologists across the nation. Publicizes key trends and challenges and predictions for adoption educational technology. Digital media literacy continues to rise in importance as a key skill in every discipline and profession. We used to hear about the digital divide.

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Shake Up Learning

MARCH 20, 2018

Give them guidelines, show them proper use, then trust them. Don’t immediately dismiss a tool because you think it isn’t educational. We still have a huge digital divide. Technology is not a magic solution for education. They will prove you wrong every time! Utilize Student Tech Experts. It is an opportunity!

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The Hechinger Report

APRIL 26, 2016

I have guidelines for cellphone and smartphone use, but it’s a constant struggle to keep kids engaged in lessons and off their phones. These sometimes overlapping groups include students receiving free or reduced-priced lunch, African-American students, English Language Learners and special education students. Photo: Zvannha Clay.

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The Hechinger Report

JULY 5, 2017

The message, from Zach Leverenz, founder of the nonprofit EveryoneOn, attacked the Educational Broadband Service (EBS), which long ago granted school districts and education nonprofits thousands of free licenses to use a slice of spectrum — the range of frequencies that carry everything from radio to GPS navigation to mobile internet.

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MindShift

MARCH 4, 2021

President Biden’s new Education Secretary, Miguel Cardona, hit the ground running Wednesday. “We want every educator, school staff member, child-care worker to receive at least one shot by the end of the month of March,” Biden said. Is that guideline going to change? I applaud that charge.

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