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New research paints an alarming picture of crises facing rural students

December 6, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Rural schools and students often seem invisible because many policymakers lack personal experience as rural students.

Many rural communities are still facing multiple crises in educational loss, economic outcomes, unemployment, and mental health in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Why Rural…

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…

Edtech Trends

Discover how edtech makes your teaching more effective and efficient

March 23, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Edtech can support educators as they strive to create an ecosystem of actionable data, intentional feedback, and seamless differentiation.

Nearly every student has a device and internet access, but that doesn't mean in-person instruction will magically improve. How can we use technology to maximize learning in the…

School Management

In post-COVID schools, let’s redouble efforts to support students

December 7, 2022October 21, 2022 by Dr. Jana Hunzicker, Professor, Department of Education, Counseling, and Leadership & Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Education and Health Sciences, Bradley University

To help students in post-COVID schools, school leaders must develop teaching and learning that supports students academically and through SEL.

The other day, my friend’s high school daughter complained, “It’s not fair!” “What’s not fair?” her mother asked. “Everyone is cheating!” her daughter replied. “They started doing it…

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…

Classroom Innovations

Edtech best practices

July 26, 2022July 26, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

Tech is constantly evolving, and new technology advances mean that your schools don't have to wait to use future-looking tools and strategies

In this episode of Innovations in Education, sponsored by Galaxy Next Generation, host Kevin Hogan explores: AI education is critical for an equitable tomorrow; are you tackling the…

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

It’s time to invest in tech equity in education

December 7, 2022May 24, 2022 by Keith Ryskoski, Director of Procurement, Diamond Assets

Educators have the chance to determine whether this will truly be a transformational moment for technology equity in education.

Today’s education doesn’t need to be limited to the walls of a classroom. It shouldn’t rely on home internet access, a community hotspot or a ride to the…

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

Computer Science Education

4 predictions for computer science education in 2022

December 7, 2022January 7, 2022 by Bryan Flaig, Education Consultant, Makerspaces and STEM

After COVID helped shrink the technology gap for students, there has never been a better time to go all-in on computer science education

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, school districts across the country have seen an influx of funding for student devices, internet access, and a variety of edtech tools.…

E-rate Funding

3 reasons E-rate funding remains critical for school internet access

December 5, 2022December 9, 2021 by Laura Ascione

The E-rate program is a critical factor in ensuring schools and libraries are able to provide access to online digital resources.

The federal E-rate program remains a vital and trusted funding source to bring "mission-critical" internet access to schools and libraries, according to an annual report tracking trends and…

Newsline

Kajeet Education Solutions Now Available to UScellular Customers

October 1, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

MCLEAN, Va. October 1, 2021–Kajeet®, a leading provider of wireless connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver safe and controlled ... Read more

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

Heroes at Work: Navajo Prep goes all-in on internet access during pandemic learning

December 7, 2022September 8, 2021 by Kevin Hogan

Heroes at Work: An Excerpt from Conversations with the 2021 eSchool Media Hero Awards Grand Prize Winners. Click through for the full interview.

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

Navajo Prep prioritizes internet access for all students

December 7, 2022September 8, 2021 by Laura Ascione

When COVID-19 forced NPS to shut its doors in March 2020, the entire technology department quickly mobilized to ensure learning continuity--including internet access for all students.

Never before have educators been challenged and tested as they were, beginning in March 2020 and up until today, and never before has their resilience been more apparent.…

Newsline

AEPA Awards National Security Solution Bid to Deledao

December 17, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

A new analysis identifies key areas where mental health issues are on the rise--and offers suggestions to help students feel supported, like this brain and stethoscope.

On December 1st, 2020, the Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies (AEPA) awarded Deledao a national bid in their Security Solutions ... Read more

E-rate Funding

E-rate report reveals dire need for off-campus internet

December 5, 2022November 5, 2020 by Laura Ascione

E-rate survey report receives unprecedented response, provides insights into dire need to fund off-campus internet connections

While E-rate remains a crucial program for schools and libraries to ensure connectivity, the COVID-19 pandemic brought attention to the need for increased flexibility and funds for off-campus…

Newsline

Texas Education Agency and Verizon enable distance learning for 18.9M students in 16 states

August 20, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Early elementary school teacher Sara VanderWel shares distance learning video lessons she created for her kindergarten class

For students across Texas and around the country, bridging the digital divide and providing reliable Internet connectivity that enables distance ... Read more

Ancillary

Free access to English and Spanish eBook libraries

March 26, 2020March 25, 2020 by ESchool News Staff

Benchmark Education is are now offering free access to their extensive collection of eBooks to families and educators. The library ... Read more

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

5 strategies to tackle the homework gap

January 21, 2020November 5, 2019 by Laura Ascione

Despite a brighter spotlight on digital equity, gaps still remain, including the troubling and persistent homework gap--but a newly-relaunched digital equity toolkit aims to highlight the important work…

Digital Equity

4 ways to improve digital equity in your classroom

January 21, 2020May 27, 2019 by Kaili Hwang

Expanding digital equity in the classroom isn't impossible--here are 4 tips.

As a former middle school teacher who taught in a lower-income, majority-minority school equipped with lots of "high tech" tools, I often wondered about digital equity. For me,…

New research paints an alarming picture of crises facing rural students

4 ways school leaders can target the homework gap

Discover how edtech makes your teaching more effective and efficient

In post-COVID schools, let’s redouble efforts to support students

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

Edtech best practices

It’s time to invest in tech equity in education

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

4 predictions for computer science education in 2022

3 reasons E-rate funding remains critical for school internet access

Kajeet Education Solutions Now Available to UScellular Customers

Heroes at Work: Navajo Prep goes all-in on internet access during pandemic learning

Navajo Prep prioritizes internet access for all students

E-rate report reveals dire need for off-campus internet

Texas Education Agency and Verizon enable distance learning for 18.9M students in 16 states

Free access to English and Spanish eBook libraries

How two districts tackle the digital equity gap

5 strategies to tackle the homework gap

4 ways to improve digital equity in your classroom

Arizona’s Apache Junction Unified School District Supports Innovative Teaching and Learning with New EdTech Resources

AI Educational Partnership to Elevate Classroom Presentations, Assessments

SME Education Foundation Expands Manufacturing and Engineering Opportunities to 15K Additional Michigan Students

Ozobot Launches Self-Service Professional Development Courses

Demco Acquires StickTogether, Accelerating StickTogether’s Mission and Expanding Demco’s Range of Innovative Solutions

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