connectivity Archives

Future-proof your district’s network: Smarter, faster, and more secure classroom connectivity

November 5, 2025October 21, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Innovative districts are modernizing and future-proofing district networks to power learning, safeguard data, and maximize E-rate funding.

As digital learning continues to evolve, K-12 districts are under pressure to deliver connectivity that’s as fast, secure, and flexible as the learning it supports.

Internet Connectivity

Optical LAN: The silent hero of modern learning

August 20, 2025 by Ana Pesovic, Nokia

The minimum learning requirement today is maximal connectivity--and this is where Optical LAN becomes a game changer.

From immersive AR/VR learning in science labs to hybrid classrooms, real-time collaboration platforms, and remote learning at scale, how students learn and educators teach is changing rapidly.

Discover the key to smart learning environments!

September 18, 2025August 11, 2025 by Jeff Festa

Uninterrupted connectivity is essential for next-gen learning. Modern networks provide the backbone that connects your campus, so smart learning environments ... Read more

IT Innovations

Centralized IT governance helps improve learning outcomes

July 17, 2025 by Jesus Peña, UDT

A district’s IT transformation led to reliable connectivity and ample bandwidth, ensuring students no longer face learning disruptions.

As school districts continue to seek new ways to enhance learning outcomes, Madison County School District represents an outstanding case study of the next-level success that may be…

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

Only 27 percent of states plan to sustain K-12 digital access as federal programs end

February 19, 2025 by ESchool News Staff

SETDA's digital access report outlines strategies to prevent millions of students from losing internet access and further falling behind.

Only 27 percent of states have plans to sustain K-12 digital access as key federal programs expire, according to a new report from SETDA, the principal association representing…

Online & Hybrid Learning

How satellite connectivity can narrow the digital learning gap

December 18, 2024 by Mike Tippets, Hughes

Satellite connectivity can rapidly bridge the digital divide and enable lifelong e-learning and upskilling for students and workers alike.

We are living through a dramatic transformation in how Americans learn. Though not exactly new, e-learning is being quickly embraced by more and more people as a complement…

E-rate Funding

E-rate funding supports essential learning at a critical time, survey finds

November 4, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Federal E-rate funding remains an essential function in bridging the digital divide, particularly for rural and underserved communities, according to an annual report from Funds For Learning.

E-rate Funding

New E-rate rules could narrow the homework gap

October 17, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Lack of at-home internet access for many students perpetuates the homework gap--but a new E-rate action on wi-fi- hotspots can change that.

Learning is mobile--but how can schools provide reliable high-speed internet for students who need devices at home, but who lack connectivity?

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T-Mobile Enhances Project 10Million Program and Announces New Partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs to Boost Digital Access for Even More Students

October 11, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Since 2020, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS)’s $10.7 billion Project 10Million (P10M) initiative has delivered reliable and affordable internet service to more ... Read more

Why Should You Deploy Wi-Fi 7 APs in Your Schools

February 12, 2025August 20, 2024 by Jeff Festa

There are many benefits to deploying Wi-Fi 7 today, including faster connectivity, improved security, and the ability to support high-density ... Read more

Empower Your School’s Network: Essential Solutions for K-12 IT Administrators

February 12, 2025August 20, 2024 by Jeff Festa

RUCKUS K-12 education solutions enhance learning and teaching with reliable, high-performance connectivity. Discover the RUCKUS solutions that transform educational environments ... Read more

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CTL Introduces the Next-Generation 11.6” Chromebook: the CTL Chromebook PX111E Series

August 9, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Beaverton, OR – CTL, a global cloud-computing solution leader for education and enterprise, announced today the introduction of the new ... Read more

Building Resilient Network Infrastructure: A Step-by-Step Guide for IT Administrators

February 12, 2025August 6, 2024 by Jeff Festa

From gamification to AI, technology impacts education at every level. Schools need robust, reliable, and secure connectivity for students ... Read more

District Management

Creating smart campuses to transform student life

August 2, 2024 by Erin McDannald, Elevated

The rise of smart campuses represents a substantial shift in how we approach education and student well-being

Imagine a school where learning isn't confined to the classroom. The curriculum is adaptive in real-time, and technology is used intuitively to ensure every aspect of student life…

Transform Education with Jabra

September 3, 2024August 1, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Transform education with Jabra’s audio and video technology, designed for immersive learning, and seamless connectivity. Enhance student engagement and accessibility ... Read more

K-12 Cybersecurity

Schools must bolster network continuity as they adopt more technology

July 31, 2024 by Alan Stewart-Brown, Opengear

Online learning requires constant connectivity so students to access learning materials and turn in assignments--and OOB management can help.

Technological innovations have always been a vital aspect of education, with today’s classrooms coming a long way from chalkboards and overhead projectors to the latest in cloud computing…

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CTL Introduces the Next-Generation 14” Chromebook: the CTL Chromebook PX141E Series

July 17, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Beaverton, OR – CTL, a global cloud-computing solution leader for education and enterprise, announced today the introduction of the new ... Read more

CoSN Corner

Demystifying mobile and broadband speeds

July 17, 2024 by John Parker, CoSN's Digital Equity Dashboard

Understanding mobile and broadband speeds is essential to ensure students have the necessary internet access for learning.

In today’s digital age, understanding mobile and broadband speeds is crucial for school administrators and educators to ensure students have access to adequate internet connectivity.

Internet Connectivity

Leveraging connectivity to tackle K-12’s biggest challenges

June 19, 2024June 19, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Reliable connectivity is essential for learning--discover how to ensure your district is ready to support digital learning in K-12.

Even before the pandemic, education leaders championed the necessity of strong internet connectivity in schools and communities. This need skyrocketed with the nation’s move to online and hybrid…

Breaking Product News—Headsets You Can Chew

June 18, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Cyber Acoustics, the leading manufacturer of edtech for all classroom environments, will be showcasing its complete line of education solutions ... Read more

Internet Connectivity

Demystifying network speed: Measuring true Wi-Fi and wired network needs

May 29, 2024 by Roger Sands, Wyebot

School Wi-Fi speeds and needs will vary, but networks can tell you what they need based on specific metrics and data.

There’s no question that educational institutions require reliable, high-speed connectivity. We’re all in agreement there. The question that arises is: How fast is fast enough?

Innovation Insights

Why the Creative Process is Key to Every Student’s Success

May 30, 2024May 28, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Among the edtech outfits honored as part of the 2024 CODiE Awards last week is an organization that doesn’t lead ... Read more

Innovation Insights

Funds For Learning Launches Survey: Shaping the Future of Connectivity

May 8, 2024May 7, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Funds For Learning, the leading E-rate compliance services firm for schools nationwide, launched its 14th annual E-rate survey last month. ... Read more

Digital Learning Tools

Smarter Classrooms for Today and Tomorrow

September 30, 2024May 1, 2024 by Content Provided by Verizon

Creating smarter classrooms will equip students with the knowledge, skills, and capabilities required for the future.

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, technology can play a pivotal role in shaping the learning experience.

Learn about Interactive Flat Panel Displays Designed for Schools

June 19, 2024March 12, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Robust collaboration, extensive connectivity, combining the latest technology and packed with everything a classroom requires. Our displays are designed to ... Read more

Internet Connectivity

Majority of districts now meet FCC’s school internet connectivity goal

January 3, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Districts meeting or exceeding this benchmark pay less for high-speed school internet connectivity and access than others.

Seventy-four percent of districts (9,573) across the country now have school internet connectivity at speeds that are sufficient to support digital learning in their classrooms every day.

AI in Education

AI and connectivity: Pillars of the new education revolution

December 12, 2023 by Robin Manke-Cassidy, Product & Solution Marketing Leader, Cradlepoint

AI is already in most industries, and using AI tools in education can help students become competitive in an increasingly global workforce.

The application of technologies to improve the educational process, enhance the capabilities of students, and reduce inequality gaps was one of the great promises of the beginning of…

K-12 Cybersecurity

K12 cybersecurity threats to your school can be lowered-here is how

December 11, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

K12 cybersecurity hygiene training for students, teachers and staff will help IT teams keep the bad actors out

The school bell is about to ring in another academic year, and as children pull out their lunchboxes and teachers decorate their rooms, schools continue to face an…

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

How schools can help students overcome the digital divide

February 28, 2024October 20, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Schools and school leaders can help students and families achieve digital equity by pursuing at-home internet connectivity.

When it comes to digital equity, U.S. schools are well-positioned to help families get online with low-cost, high-speed internet options through the federal government's Affordable Connectivity Program

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

Five action steps to shrink the digital divide

October 6, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Far too many American households still do not have home internet service--and the digital divide impacts students who desperately need access

New research examining national attitudes toward home broadband and the federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides insights on how to close the digital divide and connect households to…

A charter school gets e-learning up to speed with a modern WiFi solution

February 4, 2025October 4, 2023 by Jeff Festa

The mission at The Academy of Hope, a public charter school for kindergarten through eighth grade, is to maximize ... Read more

Dare County Schools secures student success today and into the future with high-speed connectivity

February 4, 2025October 4, 2023 by Jeff Festa

Located in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, Dare County Schools is a high-performing public school district comprised of ... Read more

K-12 Cybersecurity

Reading, writing, and cybersecurity: Practicing good cyber hygiene

December 11, 2023August 30, 2023 by Bob Turner, CISO for Education, Fortinet

Cyber hygiene training for students, teachers and staff will help IT teams keep the bad actors out

School IT teams and leaders can start to take action when it comes to cyber hygiene for students. It’s never too early to start teaching children basic cyber…

Internet Connectivity

How 5G connectivity supports K-12 innovation—now, and in the future

June 28, 2023 by Laura Ascione

The nation's equity gap is growing--but school districts are partnering with tech companies to ensure students have access to high-speed internet connectivity

Having reliable, high-speed internet access isn’t a privilege—it’s an absolute essential right for students if they are to have access to the digital learning resources and tools that…

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Lightspeed Systems’ New ‘Digital Equity’ Module Provides Actionable Insight Into Students’ Internet Connectivity And School-Issued Device Health When Learning Outside of School

May 5, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

AUSTIN, TX – Lightspeed Systems, the leader in safe, secure and equitable education technology, announces Digital Equity—a module that provides ... Read more

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

4 ways school leaders can target the homework gap

March 24, 2023 by Laura Ascione

The pandemic spread awareness about the challenging in eliminating the homework gap--here's what schools can do to connect students.

While the homework gap has existed for some time, the massive virtual learning spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic shed a bright light on the challenge of ensuring all…

The Do’s and Don’ts of K-12 Wi-Fi Networks

July 5, 2023February 19, 2023 by Jeff Festa

With student learning and IoT devices reliant on wireless connectivity, reliable and always-available Wi-Fi is mission critical for success. Here ... Read more

Digital Learning Tools

35 edtech innovations we saw at FETC 2023

February 6, 2023February 3, 2023 by Laura Ascione

At FETC 2023, a focus on equity, access, and post-pandemic healing took top billing in the convention center.

This year's Future of Education Technology Conference landed in New Orleans, and the conference was abuzz with post-pandemic learning recovery tools, solutions to promote equity among students and…

Future-proof your district’s network: Smarter, faster, and more secure classroom connectivity

Optical LAN: The silent hero of modern learning

Centralized IT governance helps improve learning outcomes

Only 27 percent of states plan to sustain K-12 digital access as federal programs end

How satellite connectivity can narrow the digital learning gap

E-rate funding supports essential learning at a critical time, survey finds

New E-rate rules could narrow the homework gap

T-Mobile Enhances Project 10Million Program and Announces New Partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs to Boost Digital Access for Even More Students

Creating smart campuses to transform student life

Demystifying mobile and broadband speeds

Leveraging connectivity to tackle K-12’s biggest challenges

Breaking Product News—Headsets You Can Chew

Demystifying network speed: Measuring true Wi-Fi and wired network needs

Why the Creative Process is Key to Every Student’s Success

Funds For Learning Launches Survey: Shaping the Future of Connectivity

Smarter Classrooms for Today and Tomorrow

Majority of districts now meet FCC’s school internet connectivity goal

AI and connectivity: Pillars of the new education revolution

K12 cybersecurity threats to your school can be lowered-here is how

How schools can help students overcome the digital divide

Five action steps to shrink the digital divide

Reading, writing, and cybersecurity: Practicing good cyber hygiene

How 5G connectivity supports K-12 innovation—now, and in the future

Lightspeed Systems’ New ‘Digital Equity’ Module Provides Actionable Insight Into Students’ Internet Connectivity And School-Issued Device Health When Learning Outside of School

4 ways school leaders can target the homework gap

35 edtech innovations we saw at FETC 2023

Why interactive solutions are a smarter investment for schools

Lerner Publishing Group Launches Dr. Gholdy Muhammad’s Genius and Joy Curriculum

School Specialty LLC Announces Acquisition of Nasco Education U.S.

100 Learning Spaces Transformed, $5 Million Invested: School Specialty and College Football Playoff Foundation Celebrate Impact Across Schools Nationwide

ACT and Texas Instruments Collaborate to Enhance Student Success in Mathematics

Big Ideas Start Young: Games for Change Opens 2026 Student Challenge to Game Creators and Innovators Ages 10–25

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