/broadband Broadband en-US 2021 (c) °ÄÃÅÅܹ·ÂÛ̳ Fri, 22 Nov 2024 22:27:32 GMT /policy-politics/billions-of-school-tech-dollars-at-risk-as-supreme-court-takes-up-e-rate-case/2024/11 The U.S. Supreme Court will take up a lower-court decision that struck down the funding mechanism for the E-rate school internet program. Fri, 22 Nov 2024 22:27:32 GMT /policy-politics/billions-of-school-tech-dollars-at-risk-as-supreme-court-takes-up-e-rate-case/2024/11 /policy-politics/supreme-court-weighs-high-stakes-fraud-issue-for-e-rate-program/2024/11 The justices appear to lean toward a ruling that could help keep schools from being overcharged by telecommunications companies. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 23:36:43 GMT /policy-politics/supreme-court-weighs-high-stakes-fraud-issue-for-e-rate-program/2024/11 /policy-politics/biden-administration-asks-supreme-court-to-spare-huge-e-rate-funding-source/2024/10 A lower court ruling has jeopardized more than $2 billion in annual funding for internet connectivity for schools and libraries. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 16:08:16 GMT /policy-politics/biden-administration-asks-supreme-court-to-spare-huge-e-rate-funding-source/2024/10 /technology/e-rate-is-in-legal-jeopardy-heres-what-schools-stand-to-lose/2024/08 The FCC released a fact sheet about how the E-rate helps schools in response to a court ruling that threatens the program's funding. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 17:16:46 GMT /technology/e-rate-is-in-legal-jeopardy-heres-what-schools-stand-to-lose/2024/08 /technology/billions-of-dollars-for-ed-tech-in-schools-are-now-in-jeopardy-heres-why/2024/07 A federal appeals court ruling has put the funding mechanism for the nearly 30-year-old E-rate program in legal jeopardy. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 22:15:45 GMT /technology/billions-of-dollars-for-ed-tech-in-schools-are-now-in-jeopardy-heres-why/2024/07 /technology/fcc-update-to-e-rate-program-will-help-students-do-homework-anywhere/2024/07 Supporters say the change aligns with the realities of today's education landscape. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 21:04:40 GMT /technology/fcc-update-to-e-rate-program-will-help-students-do-homework-anywhere/2024/07 /technology/how-the-fcc-wants-to-tackle-the-homework-gap/2024/07 The FCC approved an expansion of the E-rate program to include Wi-Fi hotspots. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 21:21:24 GMT /technology/how-the-fcc-wants-to-tackle-the-homework-gap/2024/07 /policy-politics/why-the-4-5-billion-school-e-rate-program-is-headed-to-the-supreme-court/2024/06 The justices will decide whether allegations of overcharging under the telecom-funded program may be brought under the False Claims Act. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:11:17 GMT /policy-politics/why-the-4-5-billion-school-e-rate-program-is-headed-to-the-supreme-court/2024/06 /technology/the-homework-gap-is-about-to-get-worse-what-should-schools-do/2024/02 The looming expiration of a federal program has districts worried that many students will not have adequate home internet access. Fri, 09 Feb 2024 20:11:01 GMT /technology/the-homework-gap-is-about-to-get-worse-what-should-schools-do/2024/02 /technology/fcc-schools-can-use-e-rate-funds-to-cover-wifi-on-buses/2023/10 The change will help students with long commutes to and from school study and complete homework, supporters say. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 21:00:28 GMT /technology/fcc-schools-can-use-e-rate-funds-to-cover-wifi-on-buses/2023/10 /technology/proposal-to-use-e-rate-for-wi-fi-on-school-buses-and-hotspots-runs-into-gop-opposition/2023/08 Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers asked the FCC to “rescind this unlawful plan to vastly expand the E-Rate program.â€� Wed, 23 Aug 2023 20:07:48 GMT /technology/proposal-to-use-e-rate-for-wi-fi-on-school-buses-and-hotspots-runs-into-gop-opposition/2023/08 /technology/a-change-in-federal-funding-may-make-the-homework-gap-worse/2023/01 With the increase in tech use, it’s important that students have sufficient connectivity to access learning materials while at home. Tue, 10 Jan 2023 23:41:19 GMT /technology/a-change-in-federal-funding-may-make-the-homework-gap-worse/2023/01 /technology/schools-need-more-money-for-students-home-internet-education-groups-tell-congress/2022/10 Most K-12 students are back to learning in-person, but the homework gap persists and millions of students could lose their home internet. Fri, 28 Oct 2022 20:33:47 GMT /technology/schools-need-more-money-for-students-home-internet-education-groups-tell-congress/2022/10 /technology/home-internet-for-students-or-district-cybersecurity-where-should-the-money-go/2022/10 The homework gap persists at the same time that cyberattacks against schools are on the rise. Mon, 24 Oct 2022 20:37:53 GMT /technology/home-internet-for-students-or-district-cybersecurity-where-should-the-money-go/2022/10 /technology/low-income-families-can-qualify-for-free-internet-but-schools-should-explain-how/2022/10 There has been a steep drop in the number of school districts paying for low-income families' internet access. Wed, 19 Oct 2022 17:27:25 GMT /technology/low-income-families-can-qualify-for-free-internet-but-schools-should-explain-how/2022/10 /technology/fewer-districts-are-providing-home-internet-access-but-students-still-need-it/2022/09 The pandemic has led to a boom in technology adoption among teachers and schools that requires high-speed broadband access at home. Fri, 30 Sep 2022 20:04:17 GMT /technology/fewer-districts-are-providing-home-internet-access-but-students-still-need-it/2022/09 /technology/adopting-new-classroom-technologies-is-hard-a-new-federal-guide-aims-to-help/2022/09 While tech availability and affordability are often high equity priorities, how schools put digital tools to work is a big challenge. Fri, 30 Sep 2022 16:46:59 GMT /technology/adopting-new-classroom-technologies-is-hard-a-new-federal-guide-aims-to-help/2022/09 /technology/wi-fi-on-school-buses-smart-move-or-stupidest-idea-ever/2022/05 An FCC proposal to use E-Rate funding to put Wi-Fi on school buses prompted strong reactions on social media. Wed, 18 May 2022 20:10:23 GMT /technology/wi-fi-on-school-buses-smart-move-or-stupidest-idea-ever/2022/05 /technology/internet-on-school-buses-fcc-eyes-e-rate-change-to-expand-access/2022/05 FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel announced a proposal that would allow the use of federal E-rate funding for Wi-Fi in school buses. Thu, 12 May 2022 20:09:24 GMT /technology/internet-on-school-buses-fcc-eyes-e-rate-change-to-expand-access/2022/05 /leaders/2022/a-diy-approach-to-boost-stem-engagement-in-rural-schools Arkansas educator's technology integration and mobile STEM lab offer students better access during remote instruction and beyond. Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:01:33 GMT /leaders/2022/a-diy-approach-to-boost-stem-engagement-in-rural-schools /technology/the-infrastructure-bill-includes-billions-for-broadband-what-it-would-mean-for-students/2021/11 Students who struggle to access the internet at home may get some relief through $65 billion in funding for broadband, approved by Congress in the new infrastructure bill. Tue, 09 Nov 2021 22:05:55 GMT /technology/the-infrastructure-bill-includes-billions-for-broadband-what-it-would-mean-for-students/2021/11 /technology/the-number-one-reason-students-still-lack-internet-at-home-parents-cant-afford-it/2021/11 Many families can't afford the cost of internet connectivity, even if they live in areas that are wired for broadband, a new report shows. Thu, 04 Nov 2021 12:00:27 GMT /technology/the-number-one-reason-students-still-lack-internet-at-home-parents-cant-afford-it/2021/11 /technology/homework-gap-could-be-back-in-full-force-if-lawmakers-dont-act-education-groups-say/2021/10 COVID relief funds helped give millions of students internet access during the pandemic, but the money could run out, advocates say. Fri, 08 Oct 2021 20:09:27 GMT /technology/homework-gap-could-be-back-in-full-force-if-lawmakers-dont-act-education-groups-say/2021/10 /technology/school-districts-seek-billions-in-new-federal-money-for-connectivity-fcc-announces/2021/08 The Federal Communications Commission received $5.1 billion in requests for new funding to purchase devices and improve internet access. Wed, 25 Aug 2021 19:08:57 GMT /technology/school-districts-seek-billions-in-new-federal-money-for-connectivity-fcc-announces/2021/08