The Hechinger Report

APRIL 14, 2022

You don’t have a computer, you don’t have internet, you can’t even access distance learning,” Silver said. RELATED: Racial segregation is one reason some families have internet access and others don’t, new research finds. We need to change that.”. “We We can’t afford not to.”. The homework gap isn’t new.

Digital Divide 113

Digital Divide Broadband Chromebook Survey 113

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy. For many years, community members have looked to public libraries to provide baseline, public, computer and internet access.

Libraries 50

Libraries Conference Broadband Digital Divide 50

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy. For many years, community members have looked to public libraries to provide baseline, public, computer and internet access.

Libraries 48

Libraries Conference Broadband Digital Divide 48

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Libraries are increasingly addressing challenges associated with digital equity, access, and inclusion, as well as issues of security and privacy. For many years, community members have looked to public libraries to provide baseline, public, computer and internet access. in Communication from University of California, San Diego.

Libraries 45

Libraries Conference Broadband Digital Divide 45

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. Sheryl Abshire, Ph.D.,

E-rate 43

E-rate EdTech Broadband Digital Divide 43

The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2020

But instead of a deadly hurricane, this year brought another crisis that shut the city’s school system: the coronavirus pandemic. So far, the pandemic has revealed the challenges of conducting education remotely as well as uneven access to Wi-Fi and devices such as laptops. million kids statewide lacked access to Wi-Fi and computers.

Digital Divide 119

Digital Divide Laptops Accessibility Online Learning 119

edWeb.net

JUNE 26, 2019

A survey of 30 superintendents and CTOs from rural districts revealed four key challenges to implementing technology: broadband access, funding, people and understanding the “why.” CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders. About CoSN. cosn.org.

Broadband 44

Broadband Advocacy Survey Technology 44

Education Superhighway

JANUARY 8, 2019

In addition to celebrating school districts nationwide, this year our blog will feature a new Broadband Leaders series. His work has been instrumental in securing the Internet access all Maryland students need for an equitable and quality education. Meet Gary Davis. I decided to apply and I have been here for over 16 years.

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Broadband Advocacy Groups Social Media 65

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 23, 2019

And Marwell wants all of them to experience the types of teaching and learning high-speed internet access facilitates. When we started all of this, it wasn’t because we wanted to get broadband in every classroom,” Marwell said. “We EducationSuperHighway’s advocacy supported the district’s efforts perfectly.

E-rate 52

E-rate Digital Divide Classroom Laptops 52

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 4, 2020

Jennifer Pearson ( @RuralLibAssoc ) Library Director, Marshall County Memorial Library Opening Keynote Jennifer Pearson is the Director of the Marshall County Memorial Library System. Jennifer’s background includes over 10 years working for OCLC where she honed her skills in library advocacy, marketing and public relations.

Libraries 56

Libraries Conference Advocacy Pearson 56

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2020

School buses provide Wi-Fi access for downloading homework assignments, as well as lunches, at various locations in South Carolina. With everything shut down, the chronic issue of home internet access became an immense and acute challenge. Blaney Elementary School in Elgin, S.C., on March 18, 2020. Mackey Pendergrast. School District.

Learning 73

Learning Laptops Smartphone Accessibility 73

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 15, 2020

There are also Education Stabilization Fund – Rethink Education Models (ESF-REM) grants, and they also can be used to provide broadband access as part of a new education model. In addition, the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER) allow each state’s governor to select projects that then receive federal funds.

EdTech 97

EdTech Guidelines Policies Secondary 97

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 19, 2020

Jennifer Pearson ( @RuralLibAssoc ) Library Director, Marshall County Memorial Library Opening Keynote Jennifer Pearson is the Director of the Marshall County Memorial Library System. Jennifer’s background includes over 10 years working for OCLC where she honed her skills in library advocacy, marketing and public relations.

Libraries 41

Libraries Conference Advocacy Pearson 41

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 16, 2020

Jennifer Pearson ( @RuralLibAssoc ) Library Director, Marshall County Memorial Library Opening Keynote Jennifer Pearson is the Director of the Marshall County Memorial Library System. Jennifer’s background includes over 10 years working for OCLC where she honed her skills in library advocacy, marketing and public relations.

Libraries 41

Libraries Conference Pearson Advocacy 41

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 10, 2020

Jennifer Pearson ( @RuralLibAssoc ) Library Director, Marshall County Memorial Library Opening Keynote Jennifer Pearson is the Director of the Marshall County Memorial Library System. Jennifer’s background includes over 10 years working for OCLC where she honed her skills in library advocacy, marketing and public relations.

Libraries 36

Libraries Conference Pearson Advocacy 36

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 6, 2018

Much of the advocacy for net-zero buildings has focused on environmental and economic incentives. RELATED: A school district is building a DIY broadband network. Dozens of these ultra-green schools are going up in every sort of district – urban and rural, affluent and lower income, blue state and red state.

Elementary 109

Elementary Learning Data Report 109

edWeb.net

MAY 9, 2023

Finally, with digital equity, the hurdle to providing equitable access to quality digital technologies, technology use, support, and digital content is imperative for all learners. These tools include artificial intelligence (AI), untethered broadband and connectivity, and a rich digital ecosystem.

Technology 85

Technology Broadband Education BYOD 85

edWeb.net

AUGUST 3, 2021

Rural communities have unique challenges, ranging from poverty and vast travel distances to a lack of affordable internet access. These rural districts face the four significant challenges: broadband access, funding, people, and understanding the “why.” Challenges.

Broadband 98

Broadband E-rate BYOD Accessibility 98

Tom Murray

AUGUST 21, 2016

To give further context, I’ve sorted them alphabetically, into four categories; (1) those organizations that are instructionally-focused; (2) those that provide supports for technology leadership; (3) those that focus on connectivity and access; and (4) those that focus on data privacy and security. Organization: Code.org ®. URL: code.org.

Future Ready 100

Future Ready EdTech Advocacy Data 100

edWeb.net

MAY 21, 2021

When asked about the hurdles that happened due to schools closing on March 13th, 2020, all four presenters agreed that broadband, not devices, challenged their districts to provide equitable access to learning no matter their districts’ geographic location or demographics.

Learning 85

Learning Broadband Elementary Professional Learning 85

edWeb.net

MAY 19, 2020

The current crisis has highlighted the disparity between students with and without equitable access to technology, especially in rural schools. One of the first challenges rural districts face is broadband access. WATCH THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING. Teachers have also been doubly challenged with the quarantine.

BYOD 55

BYOD Broadband EdTech Elementary 55

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

" Tagged on: September 18, 2017 Too Much Technology in AR Elementary Schools? Tagged on: September 18, 2017 The NYPD Will Neither Confirm, Nor Deny, the Stories Behind This Story | WNYC → If you suspected that the cops spied on you, do you have the right to know about it? Tagged on: September 18, 2017.

EdTech 150

EdTech Industry Survey Laptops 150

Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

" Tagged on: September 18, 2017 Too Much Technology in AR Elementary Schools? Tagged on: September 18, 2017 The NYPD Will Neither Confirm, Nor Deny, the Stories Behind This Story | WNYC → If you suspected that the cops spied on you, do you have the right to know about it? Tagged on: September 18, 2017.

EdTech 150

EdTech Industry Survey Laptops 150

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 27, 2020

Implementing distance learning for schools like Hopi High would have been difficult even under the best of circumstances — the school is located on a vast reservation where families often lack access to internet and computers. If I were a teacher, would I know how to shift to teaching online?”. We are on an unlevel playing field. Stalled Aid.

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Report Elementary Online Learning System 127

Hack Education

OCTOBER 7, 2016

From the FCC : “Fact Sheet on Broadband Consumer Privacy Proposal.” A Wi-Fi system. In other Salesforce news, “The University of Texas System teams up with Salesforce to turn its learning platform into a learning relationship management system ,” Inside Higher Ed reports.

Education 63

Education MOOC Report Khan Academy 63

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 27, 2021

More than half the country’s public school districts need to update or replace multiple building systems or features, according to a 2020 estimate by the U.S. estimates that about 36,000 schools nationwide need to update or replace their HVAC systems. Government Accountability Office. Credit: Young Kim for The Hechinger Report.

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Report System Broadband Study 102

Hack Education

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Technology is a system. Since 1970, DeVos family members have invested at least $200 million in a host of right-wing causes – think tanks, media outlets, political committees, evangelical outfits, and a string of advocacy groups. ” Accessibility and Technology (and the Role of Governments and Corporations).

Technology 40

Technology Education Facebook Company 40

Hack Education

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Department of Education Announces Requirements for New Federal Loan Servicing System.” ” Via the Education Law Center : “Several New Jersey civil rights and parent advocacy organizations have filed a legal challenge to new high school graduation regulations recently adopted by the State Board of Education.

Education 40

Education Pearson Blackboard Survey 40