EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2020

After an extended period in limbo, there is more clarity about the federal E-Rate program and what K–12 districts need to know when submitting forms for the next application period and planning future networking needs. The FCC approved the last five-year E-Rate budget in 2014, which was also the first year of the program modernization.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2020

After an extended period in limbo, there is more clarity about the federal E-Rate program and what K–12 districts need to know when submitting forms for the next application period and planning future networking needs. The FCC approved the last five-year E-Rate budget in 2014, which was also the first year of the program modernization.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2021

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 tools and resources that make learning engaging and relevant.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2020

After an extended period in limbo, there is more clarity about the federal E-Rate program and what K–12 districts need to know when submitting forms for the next application period and planning future networking needs. The FCC approved the last five-year E-Rate budget in 2014, which was also the first year of the program modernization.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 31, 2019

After an extended period in limbo, there is more clarity about the federal E-Rate program and what K–12 districts need to know when submitting forms for the next application period and planning future networking needs. The FCC approved the last five-year E-Rate budget in 2014, which was also the first year of the program modernization.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Funds For Learning, the nation’s leading E-rate compliance services firm, releases findings from its 12th annual E-rate Trends Report. Keep Reading Funds For Learning Releases 12th Annual ‘E-rate Trends Report’ Highlighting E-rate Performance, Funding & Productivity.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

AUGUST 15, 2022

E RATE AND THE EMERGENCY CONNECTIVITY FUND Brian Stephens of Funds for Learning, our go-to experts , is my guest. Keep Reading AN ACE-ED.ORG ‘EQUITY PRESENTATION’: E RATE AND THE EMERGENCY CONNECTIVITY FUND. Listen because connectivity matters for every student.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

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 learning. Related content: How school librarians are getting creative in a pandemic. ” Key 2020 report findings include: 1.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

OCTOBER 14, 2022

PRWEB) OCTOBER 12, 2022 Funds for Learning, a leading E-rate compliance services firm, today announced the release of its free E-rate Manager® tool for schools and libraries. E-rate Manager® has been the leading E-rate data analytics tool for many years, and. EDMOND, OKLA.

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Edsurge

APRIL 15, 2020

With no guaranteed end in sight, we need Congress to take swift and decisive action to empower the federal E-rate funding program to support off-campus learning devices and connectivity, delivered via secure internet access. To be able to learn online, one must be able to get online. We estimate that $5.25

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The education sector has a cybersecurity problem on its hands. Inside the classroom, it supports teaching and learning; outside the classroom, it powers everything from door access to security cameras and bus schedules. Federal initiatives, such as E-rate, were developed to help schools procure the technologies they need.…

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The CoolCatTeacher

MAY 10, 2022

You'll learn about these and more on a special extended episode of the podcast with Teresa Magpayo Castro and Ricardo Recinos. You'll learn to empathize with students who struggle with English as a second language as Teresa and Ricardo tell their own stories. Help every student become included in learning and become empowered.

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Education Superhighway

MARCH 24, 2020

While many school district leaders must focus on at-home connectivity and distance education in the short term, long-term technology planning will also shift to address changes made during this time. Despite the challenges ahead, we are here to provide connectivity and E-rate support during COVID-19. Funds For Learning.

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Education Superhighway

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

She is the current Digital Access Coordinator for the Learning Technology Center of Illinois (LTC) and an Illinois State E-rate Coordinator. Moreover, Mindy serves on several state and national associations such as the State Education Technology Directors Association (SETDA) and State E-rate Coordinator Alliance (SECA).

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Doug Levin

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

Benjamin Herold of Education Week has put together a real cracker of a series on the challenges of ensuring school broadband access in rural communities – and how E-rate (pre- and post-modernization) is helping to address the situation.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 13, 2015

One of those programs is the Universal Service Program for Schools and Libraries, better known as E-rate. E-rate helps schools and libraries get affordable Internet access by discounting the cost of service based on the school’s location – urban or rural – and the percentage of low-income students served.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 29, 2019

It removes barriers to learning materials, supports students where they are across varied learning contexts and needs, and gives educators more insight into the learning environments they’re creating. Students can access learning materials outside of school.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 5, 2020

For school districts implementing e-learning plans, a key concern is ensuring equity and access to learning materials for all students. Some students may not have access to the devices needed to complete e-learning activities, while others may not be able to connect to the internet from home.

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Neo LMS

AUGUST 23, 2022

Some students follow you with interest, engage in discussions, and are eager to learn more. What if there is a way to give each one of these students something tailored to their needs to boost their learning engagement ? Personalized learning is currently emerging as one of the biggest trends in education.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 9, 2017

A large majority of E-rate applicants (87 percent) said the federally funded program is vital to their internet connectivity goals, according to an annual survey that tracks program applicants’ perspectives on the program. Next page: How one school is putting E-rate funding to work).

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

E-rate is complicated. But complying with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) -- a requirement of E-rate -- doesn't have to be. It also provides an overview of E-rate, with answers to commonly asked questions about eligibility, services supported, and audits. Read on to learn more.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Key points: Without continued funding, schools and libraries may struggle to maintain or upgrade technological infrastructure See article: 3 ways the E-rate program helps level up learning See article: Will cybersecurity receive E-rate funding?

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2018

It’s no great overstatement to say that the Federal Communications Commission’s recent decision to rollback net neutrality protections has shaken the education community’s faith in open and equitable internet access for all students. But the tea leaves for E-Rate are pretty positive actually.

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 8, 2019

Most Americans agree that education is a national priority. public education system falls in the middle of international quality rankings. But let’s be clear: the problem with education in America is not lack of excellence. Education researchers and neuroscientists are learning more about how people learn.

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Education Superhighway

APRIL 1, 2020

On April 1, 2020, the FCC announced extensions of several key E-rate deadlines to provide relief to program participants affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. These extensions have been put in place to alleviate administrative burdens while most public schools have closed and are transitioning to remote learning.

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Neo LMS

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The e-learning industry is constantly evolving. With new learning technologies and techniques always emerging and evolving, it can be hard for anyone involved in creating and delivering learning materials to keep up. E-learning trends come and go. E-learning trends come and go.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 8, 2021

This concern is not unfounded; plagiarism is prevalent and accessible for students, especially now. What we’ve learned working with institutions for over two decades is that plagiarism isn’t just an issue of cheating. As an educator, you’re already encouraging your students to complete honest, original work.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 12, 2020

For school districts implementing e-learning plans, a key concern is ensuring equity and access to learning materials for all students. Some students may not have access to the devices needed to complete e-learning activities, while others may not be able to connect to the internet from home.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 9, 2020

For school districts implementing e-learning plans, a key concern is ensuring equity and access to learning materials for all students. Some students may not have access to the devices needed to complete e-learning activities, while others may not be able to connect to the internet from home.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 7, 2020

For school districts implementing e-learning plans, a key concern is ensuring equity and access to learning materials for all students. Some students may not have access to the devices needed to complete e-learning activities, while others may not be able to connect to the internet from home.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 7, 2020

For school districts implementing e-learning plans, a key concern is ensuring equity and access to learning materials for all students. Some students may not have access to the devices needed to complete e-learning activities, while others may not be able to connect to the internet from home.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2020

For school districts implementing e-learning plans, a key concern is ensuring equity and access to learning materials for all students. Some students may not have access to the devices needed to complete e-learning activities, while others may not be able to connect to the internet from home.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 6, 2020

For school districts implementing e-learning plans, a key concern is ensuring equity and access to learning materials for all students. Some students may not have access to the devices needed to complete e-learning activities, while others may not be able to connect to the internet from home.

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Education Superhighway

JANUARY 23, 2019

One of the most important features of E-rate is that it set an annual target of $1 billion annually to help schools upgrade their internal networks and implement Wi-Fi in every classroom. That amounts to $150 in E-rate Category 2 funding per student, to deploy a robust LAN / Wi-Fi network.

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techlearning

MARCH 12, 2018

In keeping with its mission to improve the lives of students by helping them connect to the internet, Funds For Learning has added a suite of new services. My E-rate Guides? My E-rate Guides? We know that not every applicant needs help from a third party,” said John Harrington, CEO of Funds For Learning. “We

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Education Superhighway

OCTOBER 31, 2017

In 2014, the Federal Communications Commission modernized the E-rate program with the objective of closing the K-12 digital divide within five years. As a result, 35 million more students have been connected to digital learning and educational opportunity. Why has E-rate modernization worked so well?

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edWeb.net

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

As schools and districts strive to meet their existing technology needs and prepare for the future, access to federal and state funding, along with other grants, is making a major difference in whether students engage in 21 st century learning or are left behind. Accessing the E-Rate and Matching State Funds.

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