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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?
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…
Internet Connectivity

Reliable internet and Wi-Fi in schools should be top priority

September 7, 2023 by Roger Sands, CEO and Co-Founder, Wyebot
Ensuring Wi-Fi in schools means students and teachers will have access to uninterrupted learning opportunities for all.
Without access to reliable internet and Wi-Fi-dependent devices, students and teachers face disadvantages, and schools can have a hard time meeting their educational goals.
DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

Biden announces $930M in grants to expand internet access, digital equity

June 16, 2023 by Laura Ascione
The grants for internet access will expand America’s high-speed internet networks and digital equity as part of Investing in America.
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced $930 million in grants aimed at expanding middle mile high-speed internet infrastructure across 35 states and Puerto Rico. The grants are part of…
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…
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…
E-rate Funding

E-rate spending reveals schools’ tech evolution

December 5, 2022September 23, 2022 by Brian Stephens, Director of Client Solutions, Funds For Learning
Schools flock to the federal E-rate to bring internet into buildings; now leaders are using the funds to make sure student devices get online.
Schooling has changed in many ways in the last two years, but while remote learning, mask policies and increased federal spending in education have gotten lots of attention,…
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…
ELL

4 ways to support ELLs in post-pandemic learning

December 7, 2022August 12, 2022 by Laura Ascione
Certain student groups experienced more impacts to their learning during the pandemic--here's how to help ELLs succeed.
There's no question that the COVID-19 pandemic impacted learning in ways educators and policymakers are still working to understand. But while all students felt the impact, certain historically…
E-rate Funding

7 reasons E-rate funding is critical for schools and libraries

December 5, 2022December 17, 2021 by Laura Ascione
The federal E-rate program helps schools and libraries obtain discounts on services such as high-speed internet access, hardware and services, and more
Reliable high-speed internet access isn't a "nice to have" - it's absolutely essential for teaching and learning. Without reliable connectivity, students and teachers lose access to the digital…
DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

4 things we need to realize about digital equity

December 7, 2022June 16, 2021 by Laura Ascione
The pandemic moved digital equity concerns to the forefront--here's how to support robust access to online learning resources.
COVID caused an unprecedented and massive shift to online learning, and while online learning isn't new itself, it became the primary mode of education delivery for most students.…
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
Classroom Innovations

3 ways to stay connected when going remote

April 17, 2020April 17, 2020 by John Scott
These strategies and resources will contribute to a more inclusive virtual learning experience. online learning virtual learning inclusive learning environment.
You’ve just made a heroic effort to rapidly transition your teaching to online delivery in response to school closures. It’s important now to take a moment to consider…
District Management

How two districts tackle the digital equity gap

January 21, 2020November 13, 2019 by Laura Ascione
Digital equity is a persistent challenge, but leaders in these two districts are doing their best to connect students with reliable Wi-Fi at home.
Students expect easy and immediate access to technology tools and high-speed internet in schools, and recent research shows that 99 percent of school districts are offering enough bandwidth…
District Management

3 tips for jumpstarting your district’s connectivity discussion

January 21, 2020March 26, 2018 by Evan Marwell
This year’s E-rate cycle may be over, but in order to be well prepared for the next one, now is the time to start the connectivity conversation with…
E-rate Funding

Getting started: Your E‑rate cheat sheet

January 25, 2023November 1, 2017 by Laura Ascione
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It's that time of year again--the federal E-rate program is getting underway, and with program updates and refreshes in recent years, you might need a primer on this…
Edtech Trends

The Friday 4: Your weekly ed-tech rewind

January 25, 2023August 12, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>
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Every Friday, I’ll recap some of the most interesting news and thought-provoking developments from the past week. I can’t fit all of this week's news stories here, though,…
District Management

FCC approves $9 broadband subsidy for low-income households

March 31, 2016 by Stephen Noonoo
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A recently-approved expansion of an FCC program will grant millions of low-income households a discount on internet access in an effort to help close what is becoming known…
District Management

West Virginia schools’ high-speed installation going slo-mo

March 15, 2012 by From wire service reports
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Teaching & Learning

Fastest net service in U.S. coming to Chattanooga

September 13, 2010 by Laura Ascione
In the global race to see who can offer the fastest internet service, an unlikely challenger has emerged, reports the New York Times: Chattanooga, Tenn. The city-owned utility,…
District Management

Researchers: Digital devices deprive brain of needed downtime

August 25, 2010 by Maya Prabhu
Cell phones, which in the last few years have become full-fledged computers with high-speed internet connections, can make the tiniest windows of time entertaining, and potentially productive. But…
District Management

Broadband adoption slows down, but blacks catching up

November 5, 2013August 12, 2010 by Maya Prabhu
The adoption of high-speed internet service in homes has slowed to a crawl this year after a decade of rapid growth, reports the Associated Press—and it looks as…
District Management

FCC plans to move forward with broadband plan

April 9, 2010 by Staff and wire services reports
The Federal Communications Commission said April 8 that it intends to move forward quickly with key recommendations in its national broadband plan, reports the Associated Press.
District Management

Universities hope to top Google’s high-speed list

November 5, 2013March 15, 2010 by By Maya T. Prabhu, Assistant Editor
As cities and towns vie for the opportunity to be chosen for Google Inc.’s pilot of an experimental, ultra-fast internet network, some colleges and universities have thrown their…

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