Edsurge
JUNE 11, 2021
1560 , and proposed adding sections designed “to close the digital divide in California.” The FCC’s E-Rate program , a K-12 broadband subsidy, provides methods for districts and libraries to acquire discounts on WiFi connectivity. Without clear and concise language, the law became less of a requirement and more of a guideline.
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. However, each state’s governor and education agency have the flexibility to direct funds to prioritized programs and needs, within federal guidelines. Highlights from Alabama’s Plan.
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The Hechinger Report
MARCH 16, 2020
In addition, museums, recreation centers, libraries and other places that offer alternatives to schooling will also be closed, as they have been in Seattle and other parts of the country hit hard by the virus. “It Social distancing guidelines will mean fewer playdates and group activities, along with concerns about isolation and boredom.
The Daring Librarian
AUGUST 25, 2018
Three years ago I shared with you what I was buying to boost our Makerspace area using four empty Library study carrels that no longer held desktop Macs. Our MHMS Makerspace How it works: Kids can come in before school, during lunch, or when they've finished their work to explore, craft, and create in the Library Media Center.
edWeb.net
OCTOBER 15, 2020
She also recommends working with county and state officials to track what’s working in other districts, and she suggested keeping the district’s “external auditor on speed dial” to make sure that any new steps being taken are within the appropriate guidelines and deadlines, which also remain subject to change. Staying Organized and Healthy.
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. Even fewer schools have met the long-term goal of 1 Gbps/1,000 users.
edWeb.net
MAY 1, 2019
Similarly, 28 states have policies and guidelines for external connections; 23 have them for internal wireless connections. By providing these examples of state leadership to support technology in education, though, states can work towards bridging the digital divide. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING.
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