Future Schools—The Power of Connection
Watch now to hear eSchool News and the experts from Verizon explore the current state and future possibilities for technology-driven ... Read more
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New research paints an alarming picture of crises facing rural students
Many rural communities are still facing multiple crises in educational loss, economic outcomes, unemployment, and mental health in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Why Rural…
4 ways school leaders can target the homework gap
While the homework gap has existed for some time, the massive virtual learning spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic shed a bright light on the challenge of ensuring all…
Discover how edtech makes your teaching more effective and efficient
Nearly every student has a device and internet access, but that doesn't mean in-person instruction will magically improve. How can we use technology to maximize learning in the…
In post-COVID schools, let’s redouble efforts to support students
The other day, my friend’s high school daughter complained, “It’s not fair!” “What’s not fair?” her mother asked. “Everyone is cheating!” her daughter replied. “They started doing it…
High-speed internet is a basic necessity–not a luxury–when it comes to learning
Americans overwhelmingly believe that high-speed internet access is a basic necessity, according to a new survey from Kajeet. Additionally, this need for connectivity is not new, as nearly…
Edtech best practices
In this episode of Innovations in Education, sponsored by Galaxy Next Generation, host Kevin Hogan explores: AI education is critical for an equitable tomorrow; are you tackling the…
It’s time to invest in tech equity in education
Today’s education doesn’t need to be limited to the walls of a classroom. It shouldn’t rely on home internet access, a community hotspot or a ride to the…
Kajeet Appoints Industry Veteran Chris Felix as Vice President of Education Sales
MCLEAN, VA. — Jan. 8, 2022 — Kajeet®, a leading provider of IoT connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver ... Read more
4 predictions for computer science education in 2022
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, school districts across the country have seen an influx of funding for student devices, internet access, and a variety of edtech tools.…
3 reasons E-rate funding remains critical for school internet access
The federal E-rate program remains a vital and trusted funding source to bring "mission-critical" internet access to schools and libraries, according to an annual report tracking trends and…
Kajeet Education Solutions Now Available to UScellular Customers
MCLEAN, Va. October 1, 2021–Kajeet®, a leading provider of wireless connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver safe and controlled ... Read more
Heroes at Work: Navajo Prep goes all-in on internet access during pandemic learning
Heroes at Work: An Excerpt from Conversations with the 2021 eSchool Media Hero Awards Grand Prize Winners. Click through for the full interview.
Navajo Prep prioritizes internet access for all students
Never before have educators been challenged and tested as they were, beginning in March 2020 and up until today, and never before has their resilience been more apparent.…
AEPA Awards National Security Solution Bid to Deledao
On December 1st, 2020, the Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies (AEPA) awarded Deledao a national bid in their Security Solutions ... Read more
E-rate report reveals dire need for off-campus internet
While E-rate remains a crucial program for schools and libraries to ensure connectivity, the COVID-19 pandemic brought attention to the need for increased flexibility and funds for off-campus…
Texas Education Agency and Verizon enable distance learning for 18.9M students in 16 states
For students across Texas and around the country, bridging the digital divide and providing reliable Internet connectivity that enables distance ... Read more
Free access to English and Spanish eBook libraries
Benchmark Education is are now offering free access to their extensive collection of eBooks to families and educators. The library ... Read more
How two districts tackle the digital equity gap
Students expect easy and immediate access to technology tools and high-speed internet in schools, and recent research shows that 99 percent of school districts are offering enough bandwidth…
5 strategies to tackle the homework gap
Despite a brighter spotlight on digital equity, gaps still remain, including the troubling and persistent homework gap--but a newly-relaunched digital equity toolkit aims to highlight the important work…
4 ways to improve digital equity in your classroom
As a former middle school teacher who taught in a lower-income, majority-minority school equipped with lots of "high tech" tools, I often wondered about digital equity. For me,…
Spotty internet access for rural students limits achievement
Technology and internet access for rural students in some parts of the U.S. is unreliable at best, and this limited access could adversely affect their learning. Rural students…
3 must-haves for a mobile learning environment
Beekmantown (NY) Central School District, a rural district of 2,070 students, was on a mission to be the most progressive educational institution in the area. When funds were…
What’s the one tech tool you can’t give up?
With so many tech tools out there, it’s hard to pick just one, but we convinced a bunch of educators to share their must-haves. Hopefully, their words of…
Groups urge IES to release months-late report on student internet access
A federal report on students' home access to digital learning resources is months late, and ed-tech groups say the delay is impeding efforts to close the homework gap.…
6 ways school bus wi-fi could benefit your district
Gaps in internet access are an all-too-familiar struggle for many schools, particularly those in rural or low-income districts where coverage is spotty or too expensive. In 2015, President…
This E-rate trick can help schools combat net neutrality repeal
With concerns about school internet access buzzing in the wake of the FCC's vote to repeal net neutrality, anxiety over school internet access might transfer to the federal…
Here’s how 4 schools are supporting wireless internet needs
As wireless internet needs become more important for students and instructors, many schools are bolstering their connectivity to ensure smooth learning experiences. Schools and campuses must support 1:1…
4 questions to ask about E-rate funding
Today’s K-12 schools are facing a complex web of needs, technologies and regulations. Digital transformation has led to an expectation by students and faculty of constant connectivity to…
Getting started: Your E‑rate cheat sheet
It's that time of year again--the federal E-rate program is getting underway, and with program updates and refreshes in recent years, you might need a primer on this…
How an edtech innovation is giving performance assessments new life
Internet access, electronic collection of student work, and online distributed scoring, for example, can all play significant roles in making performance assessments more manageable and efficient.
Infographic: Why mobile technology is hurting some students
Although most children in families earning below the median U.S. household income have internet access and devices that connect to it, they struggle with being "under-connected." Ninety-four percent…
Innovative district expands access like never before using E-rate
Thanks to a major funding refresh, one district found that it's now possible to support its one-to-one initiative without scaling back access for other services or devices. Could…
FCC approves $9 broadband subsidy for low-income households
A recently-approved expansion of an FCC program will grant millions of low-income households a discount on internet access in an effort to help close what is becoming known…
What happens when student hackers shut down a district’s internet?
Denial of service attacks can shut down internet access and leave IT teams powerless When Jeff McCune noticed that his ... Read more
Flipping the classroom when home access is a problem
A lack of reliable internet access at home can make flipping a challenge, but by no means an impossibility.
Bringing wi-fi, and parent engagement, to the community
Kent School District's new internet kiosks are bringing the SIS and free wi-fi to the community to increase parent engagement and internet access at the same time.
Overcoming Barriers to 1:1 Implementation
Dr. Adams' conviction, vision, and energy will inspire you in this quick overview of challenges and approaches that worked at CVUSD, including how they brought internet access to…
Are digital textbooks worth it?
It has been nearly three years since the FCC and Education Secretary Arne Duncan rolled out the Digital Textbook Playbook and challenged schools to go digital within five…