Superintendents get new advice on ed-tech leadership October 2nd, 2014 Leading a school system in the digital age can be hard, but a major new resource from two professional organizations might help.
eRate changes aim to cut costs, boost efficiency September 16th, 2014 Starting next year, eRate applicants will be able to see how much other schools are paying for similar kinds of services, under one of many changes designed to keep costs…
New discount method could help—or hurt—eRate applicants September 10th, 2014 The FCC’s new eRate rules include important changes in how school districts must calculate their discount percentage. Some districts stand to benefit from these changes, while others could see their…
School eMail, Websites Hit by eRate Changes September 5th, 2014 Beginning with the 2015 funding year, eMail, voice mail, and website hosting no longer will be eligible for eRate support. What will this change mean for schools?
Broadband pilots could serve as models for other states August 28th, 2014 Arkansas and Virginia have teamed up with the San Francisco-based nonprofit EducationSuperHighway to design a cost-effective plan for meeting President Obama’s goal of ensuring broadband access for every student.
eRate changes prompt new voice options for schools August 26th, 2014 If the FCC has its way, the eRate no longer will support voice services within the next five years, including plain old telephone service, toll-free service, and even voice over…
Top ed-tech stories to watch: From 1-to-1 to ‘one to many’ August 20th, 2014 No. 3 on our list of top ed-tech stories for the new school year is the trend toward students using many different devices while at school.
New eRate rules invite a new approach: Managed Wi-Fi August 19th, 2014 The FCC’s extensive eRate overhaul includes a new type of eligible service, managed Wi-Fi, which could lead to more outsourced networks in K-12 schools.
FCC moves to modernize eRate August 14th, 2014 In a split decision along party lines, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to move ahead with a plan to modernize the eRate by increasing the amount of money…
A $5 billion bounty: How to use eRate support for Wi-Fi August 12th, 2014 The FCC’s new eRate rules set aside $5 billion over the next five years for the equipment needed to extend broadband access within schools and libraries, including wireless access points…
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