Edsurge

JUNE 11, 2021

of California’s Public Contract Code only addressed online learning in the context of surplus technology and nonprofit computer labs. 1560 , and proposed adding sections designed “to close the digital divide in California.” Without clear and concise language, the law became less of a requirement and more of a guideline.

Broadband 148

Broadband Digital Divide E-rate Policies 148

The Hechinger Report

MARCH 16, 2020

The suburban Seattle school is part of the Northshore School District, which closed earlier in March and has since paused its online learning program. (AP For others, it’s an even bigger catastrophe: they may not be able to afford proper meals for their children, much less the technology and connectivity needed for online learning.

Common Core 140

Common Core Digital Divide Online Learning Groups 140

edWeb.net

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Dr. Gonzales’s district is reaching out to local non-profits for help with the shift to 100% online learning, which cannot be done quickly or cheaply, especially at a time when the district is receiving less state funding. Understanding ESSER, ESF-REM, and GEER. Staying Organized and Healthy.

EdTech 97

EdTech Guidelines Policies Secondary 97

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 22, 2020

After dealing with the first priority — making sure students were safe and fed — schools had to figure out how to keep the learning alive. But America’s persistent digital divide has greatly hampered efforts toward this goal. Related: Teachers need lots of training to do online learning well. Inequity looms large.

Learning 73

Learning Laptops Smartphone Accessibility 73

Hack Education

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Via The New York Times : “ Trump Drops Defense of Obama Guidelines on Transgender Students.” Via WaPo : “The FCC talks the talk on the digital divide – and then walks in the other direction.” ” That’s Gail Heriot. ” “What’s the bottom line on online preschool ?”

Education 45

Education Company MOOC Khan Academy 45

Hack Education

MAY 27, 2016

The Department of Education has released its newly proposed guidelines for school accountability. Also off campus, not on-: “ Unemployed Detroit Residents Are Trapped by a Digital Divide.” “ Blackboard ’s Online Learning Trend Report ” by Blackboard. More via The New York Times.

Education 52

Education MOOC Common Core Trends 52