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

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CIPA requires schools or libraries eligible to receive discounts through the E-rate program to adopt and implement an internet safety policy. What are CIPA guidelines for filtering? Under CIPA, public schools are required to follow guidelines to prevent minors from viewing harmful content online.

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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 make your school IT budget go further

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Leverage E-rate, Title I, and other federal & state funds Make sure you take advantage of various funding sources available for technology in education. E-rate is a federal program that provides discounts on internet access and telecommunications services for schools.

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6 Digital tools that help teachers create effective rubrics

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The rubric’s features are essential because they provide clear guidelines for the teacher. Rubric Maker is a tool that assists teachers in the assessment process, helping them articulate their expectations and how the students will be evaluated. The performance ratings can be numerical, descriptive, or both. Quick Rubric.

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How to Get Students Moving for Academic Advantages

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Guest article written by Dr. Mark E. And the activity doesn’t have to include marathon running: Just getting up from a seated position can trigger an 8% uptick in heart rate, flooding the brain with much-needed nourishment to recall — not to mention critically examine — information and instructions. Dr. Mark E.

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5 Things To Remember When Filing Your E-rate Form 470

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Per the 2014 E-rate Modernization Orders, the FCC’s long term bandwidth goals are 1 Mbps per student for Internet Access and 10 Mbps per student for WAN circuits. The Form 470 and resulting procurement process are the parts of the E-rate application cycle that cause the most trouble for applicants.

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Here’s the Syllabus for Your Summer Crash Course in Online Education

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You learned how to Zoom, or Hangout, or Team up. Can community guidelines help? Employing Equity-Minded & Culturally-Affirming Teaching and Learning Practices in Virtual Learning Communities ,” by Luke Wood and Frank Harris (video), explains how to be intentional about building equity into online courses.

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