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How IT can take distance learning to the next level

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Last spring, school districts rushed to transition to distance learning as quickly as possible to protect the health and safety of students, teachers and staff. Now, schools are reflecting on what worked, what didn’t, and how these learnings can be applied to prepare for safe and effective learning this fall.

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How shared spectrum connectivity benefits distance learning

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Today’s students, teachers, and administrative staff are facing unprecedented connectivity challenges as the 2020 school year brings more and more distance learning options. Students who don’t have access to high-quality internet service are at significant disadvantage compared to their connected peers.

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Texas Education Agency and Verizon enable distance learning for 18.9M students in 16 states

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For students across Texas and around the country, bridging the digital divide and providing reliable Internet connectivity that enables distance learning for students without Internet access are among the top priorities for state governments, school districts, teachers and parents alike. Many students across the U.S.

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4 ways to get the most out of early childhood funding during distance learning

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COVID-19 is leading to months of learning loss for students across the state of California. Much of that money is going to devices, software, and internet access for distance learning. So state leaders are providing schools $5.3 billion in funding to try to address the issue moving forward. Finding like-minded partners.

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4 Tips for Transitioning to Distance Learning: A District and School-Wide Perspective

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When visitors step inside Lone Star Middle School, they notice a palpable enthusiasm for learning. Part of Nampa School District in Nampa, Idaho, the school fosters a remarkable culture of collaboration among educators and a dedication to powerful teaching and learning with technology.

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A data-driven look at COVID learning loss

eSchool News

While the full impact has yet to be determined, the fear is that the COVID learning loss experienced during the pandemic could widen achievement gaps for those students furthest from opportunity. Related content: Study shows major learning loss for grades K-2. Some schools provided packets for distance learning.

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4 possible COVID learning realities

eSchool News

What does learning in a post-COVID world look like? Will schools convene in person again, will they have to move back to online learning in case of new viral outbreaks, or will learning remain online for now? Related content: District tech successes in the midst of COVID.