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K–12 Schools Seek to Connect 12 Million Students Without Home Broadband Access

EdTech Magazine

Despite the leaps made in Internet of Things devices and educational technology, a report by Boston Consulting Group estimated 12 million students don’t have adequate internet access at home. Without it, these K12 students can’t connect to remote classes…

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States, Schools Work Together to Bring Broadband to K–12 Districts

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States, Schools Work Together to Bring Broadband to K12 Districts. Then the school began to run up against its 200-megabit-per-second broadband limit. eli.zimmerman_9856. Thu, 10/04/2018 - 11:27. At first, WRHS teachers scooped them up, eager to incorporate technology into their ­lessons.

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Checklist: Should Your K–12 School District Delay Making Networking Upgrades?

EdTech Magazine

Upgrading networks is a major priority for K12 school districts. According to the 2022 EdTech Leadership Survey Report from the Consortium for School Networking, respondents shared that network infrastructure and broadband/network capacity are their second and third priorities after cybersecurity.

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E-Rate Funds Can Boost K–12 Cybersecurity

EdTech Magazine

The federal funds are intended to help schools “obtain affordable broadband,” according to the Federal Communications Commission, the organization responsible for distributing E-rate funding. However, most districts now have broadband, especially following pandemic changes to get students online.

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Is K–12 Education Ready for 5G?

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Is K12 Education Ready for 5G? Wed, 10/31/2018 - 12:13. MORE FROM EDTECH: Check out how K12 districts are trying to bolster access to broadband in schools! MORE FROM EDTECH: See how K12 districts can boost their current Wi-Fi! How Can K12 Schools Prepare for 5G?

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3 Levels of Connectivity K–12 Schools Should Consider

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3 Levels of Connectivity K12 Schools Should Consider. The increasing digitalization of education has put even more emphasis on internet access in K12 schools , leading more school districts, nonprofits and government agencies to invest in programs and services to ensure each student is connected. . eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Progress Made on K–12 Connectivity, But Work Remains

EdTech Magazine

Progress Made on K12 Connectivity, But Work Remains. Tue, 02/12/2019 - 11:41. Teachers and students are well on their way to fulfilling the mission of seeing 99 percent of all schools connected to next-generation broadband, according to the “2018 State of States Report” from EducationSuperHighway. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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