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K–12 Leaders Get Creative to Make the Case for Network Upgrades

EdTech Magazine

Educate Stakeholders About Cost Comparisons and Success Stories. Schools today require vast amounts of bandwidth, but convincing leaders to pay for networking projects is often challenging, even with the Federal Communication Commission’s E-rate program subsidizing most of the costs.

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Free School Broadband Comparison Tool

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Although the window has closed to submit e-rate applications, districts can still use the free resource, Compare & Connect K–12, by the nonprofit EducationSuperHighway, as they consider their needs over the next three to five years.

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Majority of districts now meet FCC’s school internet connectivity goal

eSchool News

A critical finding is that school districts that are meeting the 1 Mbps per student goal are also getting access at a much lower rate than those districts not meeting that benchmark,” said Emily Jordan, Vice President of Education Initiatives, CN. “In per megabit. org website. How does lack of internet access affect students?

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The Best Edtech for Students Is Backed by Research. Here’s What to Look For.

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Does the study design provide a compelling comparison group? It is essential to understand the comparison group (sometimes called the control group) because the strength of a research claim hinges on the extent to which there is a plausible comparison group. Moreover, make sure the outcome—test scores, absence rates, etc.—is

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3 ways we support school districts

Education Superhighway

NAVIGATE E-RATE. Advice on E-rate program timeline and milestones. JOSH CHISOM, E-RATE SPECIALIST. A former E-rate consultant and Site Reviewer/Trainer/Auditor for the E-rate program, with over 20 years of experience in K-12., Provide real-time filing support and RFP development.

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How Publicly Available Broadband Data Can Help Us Close the Connectivity Gap

Education Superhighway

A recent update to our free school broadband price comparison tool , makes it easy for service providers to see the landscape of the connectivity gap so they may identify areas where they can help close it. And in recent months, data has been essential to our defense of the E-rate program. ENSURING NATIONWIDE DATA ACCURACY.

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How Compare & Connect K-12 Can Help Service Providers

Education Superhighway

This year, school districts seeking broadband upgrades are contending with the shortest-ever E-rate filing window, which means that there are just a few weeks left for service providers to find and bid on school district network services. Luckily, Compare & Connect K-12 can help. Identify Districts in Need.

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