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The future of educational equity isn’t just more resources–it’s more access to experiences

October 16, 2026October 16, 2026 by Dan White, Filament Games

Game-based learning can give students access to experiences that have traditionally been limited by cost, geography, staffing, or equipment.

When we talk about educational equity, the conversation usually focuses on resources. Do students have highly qualified teachers? Updated textbooks? Modern science labs? Reliable internet access? Those are…

AI in Education

The digital divide redux: Why AI is the new broadband

February 3, 2026 by Dr. Mark Taormino, College of Southern Nevada

AI models should ensure every instructor, student, and creator has a viable economic access path--ads are a roadblock.

Remember the early 2000s, back when high-speed internet felt like a luxury reserved for the tech elite and the lucky few with deep pockets? We called it the…

K-12 Cybersecurity

What to know about the newest cyberattack strategy putting K-12 schools at risk

May 21, 2025 by Ven Auvaa, ArmorPoint

A third-party security operations center can provide threat detection, incident response, and cybersecurity monitoring for K-12 districts.

A staggering 82 percent of K-12 schools experienced a cyber incident between July of 2023 and December 2024, according to a recent report by Center for Internet Security.

COVID in Schools

Educators reflect on post-COVID learning

April 9, 2025 by Laura Ascione

COVID left its mark on education--and educators say some impacts were good, others were bad, and still others remain frustrating.

The COVID-19 pandemic left an indelible mark on K-12 education, placing immense pressure on teachers as they adapted, literally overnight, to new methods of instruction.

K-12 Cybersecurity

K-12 cyberattacks threaten data–and students

March 20, 2025 by Laura Ascione

Through proactive cybersecurity strategies and collaboration, K-12 schools can improve cyber defenses against evolving cyberattacks.

The long-term impacts of K-12 cyberattacks, including lost learning time and disruptions to school operations, are just as damaging as stolen data, according to a new report from…

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?

Newsline

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

Newsline

DHS Marks Back to School Season with New Resources for Schools, Educators to Recognize and Prevent Online Child Exploitation

August 22, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is sharing new resources for educators, school administrators, coaches, and others who ... Read more

Achieve Educational Equity with a Robust Network

February 12, 2025August 6, 2024 by Jeff Festa

ESUHSD faced many network challenges: extending coverage to neighborhoods without impacting Wi-Fi, minimizing management, and needing instant reports. With RUCKUS ... Read more

Upcoming Trends in Primary Education: Key Insights for K-12 IT Administrators

February 12, 2025August 6, 2024 by Jeff Festa

Learn about the top trends that are expected to impact primary education in 2024-25 and how it will affect your ... 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…

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…

Innovation in Education

Future Schools—The Power of Connection

June 25, 2024June 25, 2024 by Kevin Hogan

Watch now to hear eSchool News and the experts from Verizon explore the current state and future possibilities for technology-driven ... Read more

K-12 Cybersecurity

The evolving requirements of a K-12 school network

April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 by Gerry Grealish, Cradlepoint

With a zero-trust solution, K-12 IT managers can have more control over who enters the figurative doors of their K-12 network.

As the school year began this year, the White House announced several initiatives to curb cyberattacks on K-12 schools. This was in response to a 2022-2023 school year…

E-rate Funding

E-rate insight protects school technology infrastructure

March 18, 2024 by Brian Stephens

With the right data, school leaders can make informed decisions that maximize their budgets through E-rate knowledge.

When the Federal Communications Commission’s E-rate program first emerged in 1996, only 14 percent of the nation's K-12 classrooms were connected to the internet.

AI in Education

Friday 5: Tracking AI in education

February 9, 2024 by Laura Ascione

Looking at AI in education, it's clear the popular tool isn't going anywhere--here's how to use it in schools.

It seems as if we hear about AI in education every day, if not every hour. AI's rise in popularity has brought with it questions about ethics, and…

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access)

How to work for equity of access in classrooms

December 14, 2023 by Laura Ascione

Equity of access in classrooms addresses the unique needs and challenges students face to create a truly inclusive educational experience.

Ensuring equity of access in the K-12 classroom is crucial for providing all students with a fair and inclusive education. Educational disparities can exacerbate existing inequalities.

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…

Student Well-Being

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…

AI in Education

5 positive ways students can use AI

December 11, 2023October 25, 2023 by MacKenzie Price, Co-Founder, 2hr Learning & Alpha School

AI is here to stay, and will be an important workforce skill--let's teach our students to work with it, not against it, in the classroom.

You’ve heard all the news about kids using ChatGPT to cheat, but there's another side to this story. Just as the internet revolutionized education, AI will be the…

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…

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

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.

Newsline

Internet Safety Labs Advances Mobile App Safety for K-12 Students, Families and Educators with New App Microscope

August 4, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

SAN DIEGO (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Internet Safety Labs, a non-profit organization dedicated to independent software product safety testing, today announced ... Read more

Game-Based Learning

The future of gamification

July 27, 2023 by Sam Baule, 2nd Lieutenant, U.S. Army & Biomedical Engineer, University of Iowa’s Hospitals and Clinics and Dr. Steve Baule, Faculty, Winona State University's Leadership Education Department

Using traditional and AI-supported gamification, teachers can make learning a captivating journey of discovery for students

In the past decade, students have been inundated with more and more distractions. The internet provides an infinite amount of said distractions: YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok to name…

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…

STEM & STEAM Trends

4 ways to use ChatGPT in your STEM classroom

May 24, 2023 by Allen Antoine, M.Ed., Director of Computer Science Education Strategy for EPIC, University of Texas at Austin’s Texas Advanced Computing Center

AI like ChatGPT isn't going away--educators must helps students understand how to use these tools to enhance their STEM learning experiences.

Back in 2007 when I was teaching Algebra I at the local middle school, the biggest question for mathematics teachers on our campus was whether students could use…

Teaching Trends

The 21st century learning mantra is played out

April 3, 2023 by Dr. Marissa Prather, Director of STEM and Fine Arts, Douglas County Schools

Despite PD's importance, challenges remain to preparing teachers for the 4th industrial revolution and moving away from 21st century learning

The world is changing in remarkable ways, and the pace of this change is only accelerating. Thanks to the unprecedented advances in technology, society continues to evolve at…

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…

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…

Teaching Trends

3 ways to engage students in productive struggle

March 20, 2023March 17, 2023 by Danielle Sullivan, National Director of Content and Implementation, Curriculum Associates

In education, a big challenge is how to teach students what do to do when they don’t know what to do--here's where productive struggle shines

What do you do when you don’t know what to do? Think about it for a minute. You are facing a new challenge – whether it be learning…

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,…

Student data privacy regulations

March 8, 2023January 9, 2023 by Jeff Festa

For cyber thieves, students’ personally identifiable information (PII) can be lucrative. Not only is it relatively easy to open fraudulent ... Read more

Classroom Management

5 ways tech helps create calmer learning environments

January 3, 2023 by Tracy Clements, LPC, K-12 Student Safety Subject Matter Expert, GoGuardian & Adjunct Professor, Lindenwood University

Digital tools can help educators and mental health professionals create calm learning environments and instill mindfulness into classes.

When I started as a school counselor more than 15 years ago, technology in the classroom looked much different than it does today. Only a handful of students…

Digital Literacy

Teaching ‘stranger danger’ should extend to the virtual world

December 2, 2022 by Les Ottolenghi, Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Technology Officer, Stride, Inc.

It’s becoming increasingly more urgent for us to protect our students from stranger danger and online threats they face in virtual worlds.

It’s becoming increasingly more urgent for us to protect our students from the constant threats they face online. Teaching them how to navigate these threats must include four…

Edtech Trends

Systems check

January 25, 2023November 22, 2022 by Kevin Hogan

Are your education systems up to snuff? Take stock of the latest developments

In this episode of Innovations in Education, hosted by Kevin Hogan: 4 ways to design collaborative learning spaces; free internet could erase the digital divide; and STEM lessons…

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,…

K-12 Cybersecurity

How digital equity enhances cybersecurity in schools

December 5, 2022November 9, 2022 by Michael Webb, Chief Technology Officer, Identity Automation

Digital equity can be better achieved by marrying flexibility with cybersecurity--here's how your district can begin.

Digital equity in the classroom goes far beyond the need to deliver internet connectivity and devices. All students need and deserve a safe, reliable, and adaptable edtech ecosystem…

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…

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