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Digital Learning Tools

Post-pandemic, a new era of teaching and learning

March 17, 2025 by Laura Ascione
Schools are embracing innovation and AI for teaching & learning to meet students' needs in equitable and accessible ways after the pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on K-12 education, reshaping how students learn and educators teach. As schools closed their doors, remote learning became the primary mode…
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…
Digital Learning Tools

Closing the digital use divide with active and engaging learning

December 2, 2024 by Laura Ascione
Students offered insight into how to use active learning, with digital resources and edtech tools, to boost their engagement.
When it comes to classroom edtech use, digital tools have a drastically different impact when they are used actively instead of passively--a critical difference examined in the 2023-2024…
AI in Education

Equitable access to AI in classrooms is a problem–the solution is professional learning

November 13, 2024 by Michelle Stie, National Math and Science Initiative
Bridging the AI access gap for all students will require high-quality professional development that empowers both teachers and K-12 leaders.
Generative AI is transforming the nature of work in many fields. One analysis claims more than 60 percent of the jobs in advanced economies will be supported by…
E-rate Funding

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

November 4, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
Findings unveil E-rate funding data and its impact on internet connectivity and digital learning in U.S. schools and libraries.
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.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: PepsiCo Foods North America and LNESC Partner to Bridge the Digital Literacy Divide

October 4, 2024 by ESchool News Staff
PLANO, Texas – PepsiCo Foods North America (PFNA) is proud to announce a $150,000 investment to enhance digital literacy training ... Read more
DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

Increasing K-12 tech accessibility

September 24, 2024 by Sam Bowman, Contributing Writer
Students need tech knowledge and skills--classrooms need to be equipped with tech tools via tech accessibility and equitable access.
Believing that all students have the same access to technology is a mistake. According to the U.S. Census, 90 percent of American households have a broadband internet subscription,…
DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

The digital divide still holds students back

August 7, 2024 by Laura Ascione
The digital divide persists--access to devices and internet for students with lower family incomes lags that of students with higher incomes.
Students’ access to technology has improved over time, although it continues to vary across family income categories and racial and ethnic groups, according to a new study released today…
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Meet the Winners—Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) in Manassas, Virginia wins the 2024 Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity.

April 12, 2024 by Kevin Hogan
The CoSN Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity recognizes a district that is working to address digital equity, narrow the Homework Gap ... Read more
DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

2024 National Education Technology Plan targets the digital divide

February 8, 2024 by Laura Ascione
NETP frames three key digital divide areas limiting the transformational potential of edtech in teaching and learning.
The latest iteration of the U.S. Department of Education's National Educational Technology Plan (NETP) takes aim at several obstacles limiting edtech's ability to transform teaching and learning.
E-rate Funding

The looming threat that could worsen the digital divide

January 19, 2024 by Diamond McKenna, Co-Founder, Diamond Assets
Expiring ECF funding poses a substantial threat to the strides made in narrowing the digital divide in underserved schools and libraries that depend on the E-rate.
In an era where technology plays a pivotal role in education, the expiration of the E-rate program's Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) funding poses a significant threat to underserved…
K-12 Tech Innovation News

What is one negative effect technology has had on education?

December 11, 2023 by Laura Ascione
What is one negative effect technology has had on education? The growing digital divide remains a major equity issue.
While technology has revolutionized K-12 education, its integration has not been without challenges. There do exist potential negative impacts, including issues like the digital divide, unequal access to…
Innovation Insights

What does blended learning mean in post-pandemic classrooms?

December 12, 2023December 5, 2023 by Kevin Hogan
What does blended learning mean in post-pandemic classrooms?
A recently released white paper “Building Back Stronger: New Thinking and Technologies Reshaping Education,” delves into the myriad ways K-12 schools are embracing different methodologies and cutting-edge technologies…
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…
DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

Driving equitable learning with thoughtful software implementation

August 25, 2023 by Justin Reilly
Equitable learning is not a distant dream; it is a vision we can achieve with intentional efforts and strategic implementation of technology.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the forefront the stark reality of inequities in our education system. As schools shifted to remote learning, a digital divide emerged, leaving…
Innovation Insights

How asynchronous tech can bridge the digital divide

June 27, 2023June 20, 2023 by Kevin Hogan
When pondering the future of education, it’s understandable that most of us will slip into Utopian scenarios. Think Garrison Keiler’s ... Read more
Equity

Addressing the digital divide’s effects on education and the workforce

March 20, 2023 by Alison Bell, Regional Vice President, Western Governors University
Closing the digital divide and increasing access to online education supports workforce development across the country.
Our society relies on the internet for education, jobs, and personal needs, yet our country’s digital divide has been an ongoing issue, affecting the 14.5 million Americans who…
Coding and Robotics

How computer science education bridges the digital divide

January 24, 2023 by Christopher Kerr, Computer and Information Science Teacher, Newington High School
Students from underrepresented backgrounds need extra encouragement to try computer science education and reap benefits from computing skills.
Amid the havoc that the pandemic wreaked on our lives, there were important lessons to be learned. It proved that people skilled with technology could navigate and succeed,…
Curriculum & Assessment

Research points to a widening academic divide

December 5, 2022 by NWEA
Data show that students are now more academically different than their pre-pandemic peers--and an alarming learning gap has emerged. achievement gap
Math and reading scores demonstrate more variability post-COVID, primarily due to a larger gap between low and high academic achievers, according to NWEA, a nonprofit research and educational…
DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

Free internet could erase the digital divide

December 5, 2022November 15, 2022 by Laura Ascione
Despite unconnected households being eligible for free internet, complex barriers prevent enrollment and perpetuate the digital divide.
Local leaders must play a critical role in closing the digital divide for 18 million American households that have access to the internet but can't afford to connect,…
Internet Connectivity

High-speed internet is a basic necessity–not a luxury–when it comes to learning

December 5, 2022August 26, 2022 by Laura Ascione
A large majority said at-home, high-speed internet access for K-12 students' learning is incredibly important for learning post-pandemic.
Americans overwhelmingly believe that high-speed internet access is a basic necessity, according to a new survey from Kajeet. Additionally, this need for connectivity is not new, as nearly…
Newsline

YouScience Releases National Student Ability Report, Indicates Widening Gap Between Students Aptitudes and Workforce Needs

July 26, 2022 by ESchool News Staff
AMERICAN FORK, Utah, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ —  YouScience, the leading student engagement platform that leverages data science to improve student success and ... Read more
Classroom Innovations

How I use technology to keep PE relevant in the 21st century

July 21, 2022 by Ismail Karon, Physical Education Teacher
Physical education teachers are using the latest learning strategies to keep PE relevant and ensure students are practicing their 21st-century skills
The days of rolling the ball out and playing sports in PE are changing. With the advancement of technology and shift towards collaborative work in the classroom, physical…
Machine Learning in Education

AI education is critical for an equitable tomorrow

December 12, 2023July 20, 2022 by Sameer Maskey, Adjunct Associate Professor, Columbia University & Founder & CEO, Fusemachines
A game-changing tool for intervention, AI education is primed to revitalize economies and uplift learning and earning potential
Underserved communities are universally disadvantaged in their access to resources and high-quality technical education compared to their urban counterparts.
Newsline

Kajeet Awards $550,000 To 22 Organizations for Purchasing Connectivity Solutions That Drive Digital Inclusion in Education

June 23, 2022 by ESchool News Staff
MCLEAN, VA. (PRWEB) JUNE 23, 2022 — Kajeet®, a leading provider of wireless connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver secure, ... Read more
Newsline

Kajeet to Bring Next-Gen Private 5G to Schools & Students Across America in Partnership with Google Cloud

June 16, 2022 by ESchool News Staff
MCLEAN, Va.–( BUSINESS WIRE)– Kajeet, a world-class provider of private wireless and managed IoT connectivity, today announced a collaboration with ... Read more
Newsline

Iowa Department of Education Selects YouScience as a Pre-Approved Career Information System Provider

May 26, 2022 by ESchool News Staff
AMERICAN FORK, UTAH (PRWEB) MAY 26, 2022 — YouScience, the leading student engagement platform that leverages data science to improve student ... Read more
SEL & Well-Being

3 ways schools can support youth mental health

May 2, 2022 by Thom Jones, School Threat Detection and Prevention Expert, Navigate 360
The earlier schools can detect concerning behaviors, the better positioned they will be to address youth mental health challenges.
The collective damage caused by the pandemic has yet to be fully understood, but the toll it has taken on youth mental health and emotional well-being is becoming…
Newsline

Kajeet Announces Launch of 2022 Homework Gap Grant Program for K-12 Schools and Districts, Colleges and Universities, and Public Libraries

January 18, 2022 by ESchool News Staff
MCLEAN, VA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 13, 2022 — Kajeet®, a leading provider of IoT connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver safe, ... Read more
Newsline

Kajeet Appoints Industry Veteran Chris Felix as Vice President of Education Sales

January 8, 2022 by ESchool News Staff
MCLEAN, VA. — Jan. 8, 2022 — Kajeet®, a leading provider of IoT connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver ... Read more
Newsline

Defeat the Digital Divide Helps Bring Reliable Internet Connections to Schools Nationwide

October 25, 2021 by ESchool News Staff
COVINGTON, KY: October 21, 2021 – A new website launched by a collaboration of leading technology experts, STEP CG and ... Read more
Internet Connectivity

Building your emergency back-to-school kit with reliable connectivity

December 5, 2022September 28, 2021 by Todd Krautkremer, CMO, Cradlepoint
Schools are expected to help students become better-prepared for the future—and emerging technologies can play a critical role
A simmering demand for reliable connectivity in education turned to a boil during the pandemic when the digital divide--something that many under-connected communities were already facing--exploded. This was…
Newsline

imagiLabs brings coding to teenage girls’ phones with imagiCharm wearable accessory

July 1, 2021 by ESchool News Staff
imagiLabs is the all-female founded Stockholm-based startup that aims to bridge the gender divide in coding with its imagiCharm: a ... Read more
Newsline

Savvas Learning Company Teams Up with EveryoneOn to Provide Free WiFi to 100 Families to Support Digital Learning at Home

May 5, 2021 by ESchool News Staff
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Savvas enables teachers to better connect with students by helping to close the digital ... Read more
Newsline

Kajeet Announces Global Expansion, Enters U.K. Market

April 23, 2021 by ESchool News Staff
Here are a number of ways that scaffolding learning experience can help support all students and provide equity
Leading wireless connectivity provider launches London office, extending award-winning solutions to the U.K. McLean, Va. – April 21, 2021 – ... Read more
District Management

The U.S. needs billions to close the digital divide

May 25, 2021March 18, 2021 by Laura Ascione
For too long, the digital divide has put far too many students at an unfair disadvantage, and it's about time to seriously address that gap, as seen on this keyboard with a digital divide key
As Americans close out one year of pandemic-related school disruption and head into a second, the digital divide remains a daunting challenge for K-12 public school systems in…
College and Career Readiness

Bridging the educational divide with tech skilling

December 7, 2022February 11, 2021 by Jacky Wright, Chief Digital Officer, Microsoft US
Digital competencies will be essential for students' future success as workers--here's why tech skilling is critical
Closing the educational divide and the digital skills gap has always been important to technologically-minded educators, but the disruptions of COVID-19 have brought a new urgency. Ensuring all…
District Management

5 tips to help districts bridge the equity divide

November 20, 2020November 19, 2020 by Robert Runcie, Superintendent, Broward County Public Schools, Florida
A superintendent offers insight on tackling not only academic performance gaps, but also equity challenges such as racial disparities and long-term outcomes for students of color
The coronavirus pandemic has exposed historic inequities that have long-plagued our schools and society. Schools have always served as a hub of support and aid to children, their…
Newsline

Verizon launches free trainings and tools to help educators navigate digital instruction

November 17, 2020 by ESchool News Staff
What you need to know: As the nation faces a surge in Covid-19 cases, and schools continue to grapple with ... Read more
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