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Millions of Students Are Still Without WiFi and Tech—Why Haven’t Policymakers Stepped Up?

Edsurge

To better understand the issues and tactics for improvement, let’s review current state laws for provisioning technology and WiFi access, exame how they are falling short, and propose policy changes to better support K-12 distance learning. 1560 , and proposed adding sections designed “to close the digital divide in California.”

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Should Remote Learning Be an Option, Even After the Pandemic?

Graphite Blog

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. Review the Think, Puzzle, Explore thinking routine from Project Zero’s Visible Thinking Resources.

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Using ESSER Funds to Prepare for a Transformative School Year

Insight Education Group

The COVID-19 pandemic has left elementary and secondary schools across the country in need of additional resources to operate and support their school communities. In order to proactively address any issues with technology, districts should plan on allocating a certain amount of ESSER funds to address the digital divide.

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Using the ESSER Funds to Prepare for a Transformative School Year

Insight Education Group

The COVID-19 pandemic has left elementary and secondary schools across the country in need of additional resources to operate and support their school communities. In order to proactively address any issues with technology, districts should plan on allocating a certain amount of ESSER funds to address the digital divide.

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Ready or not, a new era of homeschooling has begun

The Hechinger Report

The suburban Seattle school is part of the Northshore School District, which closed earlier in March and has since paused its online learning program. (AP For others, it’s an even bigger catastrophe: they may not be able to afford proper meals for their children, much less the technology and connectivity needed for online learning.

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Why So Many Are Behind with Remote Learning

The Innovative Educator

Governor Jay Inslee, the superintendent of public instruction, advised schools not to offer online classes unless they can ensure that lessons are provided on an equitable basis. They chose not to figure out ways to bridge the digital divide for the most vulnerable families and students. What was preventing virtual learning?

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State Spotlight: Virginia’s CARES Plan Invests in Students’ Academic and Emotional Needs

ExcelinEd

However, each state governor and state education agency has the flexibility to direct funds to prioritized programs and needs within federal guidelines. With additional investments from the CARES Act, Virginia is also expanding instructional content in GoOpenVA, which allows students and families to access open education resources.