k12 Online Schools

JUNE 24, 2025

As technology continues to evolve and permeate every aspect of life, understanding how to navigate the digital landscape is crucial not only for academic success but also for career readiness and responsible citizenship. The importance of digital literacy is evident in how children interact with technology daily.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 22, 2025

Ten years ago, EdTech: Focus on K12 published a list of blogs that covered all things relating to educational technology. And while so much is different today, especially the number of students with devices and internet access, many

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Cult of Pedagogy

JUNE 22, 2025

But with the advent of technology, the internet, and cell phones, it seemed like reading for pleasure (not to mention the requisite attention span) had gone the way of buggy whips, writing quills, and powdered wigs. I knew I had to do something and, personally, I blamed it all on the distractions of devices and the internet.

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k12

JULY 18, 2025

Online school students use computer skills to access classes, communicate with teachers, conduct research, review materials, and turn in assignments. This blog lays the groundwork for your child’s digital literacy (and yours too), covering everything from necessary software skills to internet safety. What are computer skills?

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eSchool News

JULY 16, 2025

Promoting responsible internet use begins at home, and Savvy Cyber Kids equips parents with the guidance and talking points they need to raise digitally aware and cyber-safe children.” As the host of the CyberHub Podcast, James enjoys sharing insights and fostering conversations around cybersecurity, technology, and business.

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k12 Prospects

MAY 22, 2025

Many districts rely on federal funding and grants to purchase new technology, curriculum resources, and educational services. Understanding how schools access these funds can help vendors align their sales strategies with available funding opportunities. How Vendors Can Leverage Grants and Federal Funding 1.

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Edsurge

JUNE 18, 2025

Access to educational content is more predictive for learning, for academic outcomes and social outcomes. I see [PBS programming] as a resource for those that may not have access to other material goods,” says Rachel Barr, professor and chair of the department of psychology at Georgetown University.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2025

June is National Internet Safety Month , thanks to a resolution passed in 2005 by the U.S. Here’s a short list of internet cautions I got from an online efriend a few years ago. You don’t really know these people, why are you giving them access to your private life? Sometimes, it’s like giving them the keys to your house.

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Organized Classroom

JUNE 3, 2025

New technology in the classroom is always super exciting for the teachers who get the joy of adopting new materials! Not to mention the instructor also needs to figure out WHERE in the classroom the technology will be housed safely. Storing Classroom Technology There are so many different ways to store high-tech devices at school.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 6, 2017

To solve this and other reading-related issues, the district turned to technology to support our teachers in the classroom. Using Apple TVs, projectors, document cameras, interactive whiteboards and an array of tablets, desktops, and laptops that would ultimately serve as the technological cornerstone for our entire district.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 2, 2017

Technology in the classroom is nothing new; most of today’s educators have embraced the ability to draw upon an increasingly diverse array of digital tools and programs to enrich their lessons. Easier access to performance data across multiple learning solutions? Increased student engagement? The ability to facilitate differentiation?

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Edsurge

JANUARY 5, 2018

This issue is more prevalent today than ever because—thanks to the internet—I have the ability to learn close to anything that I want, by myself, without the high tuition prices and homework. Online education and improved access to resources are changing the learning landscape. do not have the opportunity to take college courses.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 28, 2017

Lately, when I join technology education forums, one of the most talked-about webtools is Microsoft Sway. Because pictures searched through Sway are from the public domain, students may not realize that all Internet pictures aren’t free to use. Publish snow day lesson plans that students can access and follow intuitively.

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Edsurge

JULY 3, 2025

This is especially true in parts of the country where state legislatures have enacted laws criminalizing what educators can and can’t say about politically, religiously, or morally divisive topics, as well as regions where public services are underfunded and access to books is already scarce. The breadth of access differs among libraries.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Scratch : Scratch is an excellent platform for younger students to begin coding, and it provides an offline mode for use without internet access. Unplugged activities, visual tools, storytelling, and hands-on experiences help educators make coding accessible and fun for students of all ages.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Technology is an incredible resource for learning. We love the Google Chromebooks because they are easy for our students to use, and we can access all kinds of apps through the Google Play Store. Go Guardian : With a device in the hands of each student, we want to be sure they’re staying on-task and not wandering around the internet.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Administrators, technology leaders, classroom teachers, and educators in all roles have persevered as they taught each and every one of their students during a global pandemic. The first step was to ensure every student had access to safe, reliable internet connectivity.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Every year, schools and libraries have access to billions of dollars of funding through the FCC’s E-rate program. In this post I’ll break down the importance of E-rate, how it works, and the types of technologies it makes available that are crucial to education. There is a growing dependence on these resources across the U.S.,

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Key points: Schools must ensure greater access to the tech tools students and teachers need The digital divide still holds students back DEI in action: eSN Innovation Roundtable For more news on classroom equity, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub Believing that all students have the same access to technology is a mistake.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Do all students have access to the internet? A critical finding is that school districts that are meeting the 1 Mbps per student goal are also getting access at a much lower rate than those districts not meeting that benchmark,” said Emily Jordan, Vice President of Education Initiatives, CN. Key points: U.S. Key points: U.S.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 26, 2022

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 75 percent of respondents believed high-speed internet was important even before the pandemic began more than two years ago. For these 14.5

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eSchool News

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

“Universal connectivity is more than just internet access–it’s about addressing the digital divide to ensure every student is prepared for post-secondary success,” said Julia Fallon, executive director at SETDA. ” The report provides specific policy recommendations to close the digital divide in education.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Here are five key strategies to ensure equity of access: 1. Digital inclusion and accessibility: Embrace digital tools while ensuring they are accessible to all students, regardless of socioeconomic background or ability. This ensures that technology is a tool for equity, not a barrier.

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eSchool News

JULY 13, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, July 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Jamf (NASDAQ: JAMF), the standard in Apple Enterprise Management, rolled out Jamf Safe Internet to K-12 education customers across the globe. This creates a growing need for digital safety to prevent students from accessing unsafe content and eliminate cyberattacks.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 25, 2021

COVINGTON, KY: October 21, 2021 – A new website launched by a collaboration of leading technology experts, STEP CG and Cradlepoint, is providing information and educational resources to help K-12 schools ensure their students have access to the technology they need to succeed.

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eSchool News

JULY 2, 2020

One of the key lessons learned in the shift to remote learning this spring was the need to make online instruction easily accessible to everyone. As a former technology coach for the district, Cogswell helped get the district up and running with a 1:1 technology program that gave every K-12 student a Chromebook to take home for learning.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 9, 2020

And it’s no surprise–the relevance of technology in our day-to-day lives has grown exponentially over the past few decades. As opposed to any other generation, today’s students are entirely growing up in the 21st century and are, therefore, deeply familiar with these technologies (among many others).

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Technological advances in recent decades mean that we don’t have to let history repeat itself, even as segregation persists. Alongside critical, ongoing efforts to integrate schools, education systems can turn to technology tools for forging new relationships across economic divides. In other words, hope is not a strategy.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

billion Project 10Million (P10M) initiative has delivered reliable and affordable internet service to more than 6 million young learners across the U.S., Technology use in education has seen a massive 226% surge over the past five years that spans classroom and homework. . — Since 2020, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS)’s $10.7

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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

As the 2024-2025 school year begins, students return to classes, digital assignments and cloud-based educational technology tools. Lessons explore emerging technologies while striving to facilitate collaboration and engagement. And all of these workflows and learning opportunities rely on the internet.

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eSchool News

MARCH 18, 2024

Key points: Schools still rely on E-rate funds to upgrade and protect their technology infrastructures Will cybersecurity receive E-rate funding? Today, nearly three-quarters of K-12 school districts provide internet bandwidth at a minimum rate of 1 megabit per second, according to the 2023 Report on School Connectivity.

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eSchool News

JULY 31, 2024

Network infrastructure is at the heart of these modern technologies, enabling the resources and devices teachers and their students use daily. Should a human error or a cyberattack compromise the network, these technologies could become unavailable, making essential educational processes impossible.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In recent years, K-12 tech innovation news has made it clear that educational technology has become an integral part of classrooms, influencing teaching methodologies, student interactions, and the overall educational landscape. What is one positive effect technology has had on education?

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Key points: Technology is not without its pitfalls–and equity is a big issue Learn more about K-12 Tech Innovation News Discover The Impact of Technology on Education While technology has revolutionized K-12 education, its integration has not been without challenges.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 26, 2022

2021 was a year of tremendous challenges, but there were also incredible strides made in the world of wireless technology that have changed the way we live, work, and play–all for the better. As technology evolves, there’s always plenty to be excited about. Real change for rural America.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

This means you know exactly what technology will best benefit your students and teachers, you know exactly what it will cost to upgrade, and you know exactly how to update your technology without any interoperability or other issues. Ultimately, what schools require is visibility into current and future technology needs.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

From interactive apps to virtual environments, these technologies create dynamic educational experiences, preparing students for the demands of the digital age while empowering educators to deliver impactful lessons. How technology helps in teaching and learning Technology revolutionizes K-12 teaching and learning, offering myriad benefits.

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