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How one city closed the digital divide for nearly all its students

The Hechinger Report

We have this huge digital divide that’s making it hard for [students] to get their education,” she said. David Silver, the director of education for the mayor’s office, said people talked about the digital divide, but there had never been enough energy to tackle it. Credit: Javeria Salman/ The Hechinger Report. “We

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Announcing the 2021-2022 League of Innovative Schools Cohort

Digital Promise

In California, College Connect is Rowland Unified School District’s solution to making college and post-secondary pathways more equitable for every student. In April 2021, the district launched monthly parent advocacy meetings focused on restorative justice, literacy, and college and career readiness.

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Crunch the Numbers—New Data on Student Tech Use; Chromebook Predictions; And the Impact of Pandemic Relief Funds

eSchool News

New 5G capabilities will come online, bringing easier, faster, anywhere, anytime connectivity to computing devices for K-12 and other industries like healthcare as they begin to augment traditional wireless solutions and help bridge the digital divide. New tools are needed in cybersecurity to fight AI attacks with AI protection.

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Three Big Bills, Three Ways to Access Educational Funding

N2Y

Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER Fund). What technological innovations will best meet the unique learning needs of students with disabilities? What can bridge the digital divide within the special education community? The Higher Education Emergency Relief (HEER Fund).

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What to Know About Miguel Cardona, Biden’s Pick for Education Secretary

Edsurge

A focus on tackling the digital divide and resource inequities laid bare by the pandemic. This project was one of the biggest investments in remote learning per student in the country this year and closed the digital divide in Connecticut.” Teaching experience. An advocate for programs supporting underserved learners.

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Why So Many Are Behind with Remote Learning

The Innovative Educator

They sighted accessibility concerns saying that remote learning couldn’t meet the needs of all students. They chose not to figure out ways to bridge the digital divide for the most vulnerable families and students. We could have been focused on closing the digital divide.

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Developing Systems for Effective, Equitable Education for All Students

edWeb.net

First, districts need to address the digital divide/homework gap in meaningful ways. Another aspect of the digital divide includes teachers. What’s needed to address the digital divide for all is sustainable, dedicated funding that allows districts to meet the needs of the community.

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