eSchool News

JUNE 16, 2022

The goal of the partnership is to help transform the future of education by: Connecting the unconnected students and communities with high-quality wireless Internet and Close the Digital Divide once and for all. Many school districts aspire to provide adequate off-campus broadband access to their staff and students.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

In a time when there is confusion around what school board directors do and don’t do, this analogy can help clarify the role of the school board. School board directors are akin to the navigators. That direction should align with the community’s desires as well as the needs of the students.

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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. About Cradlepoint ??. Cradlepoint ?is

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Mental and physical health of both teachers and students, along with enforcing social distancing practices, are chief concerns voiced by school administrators, teachers, and staff in a new survey about a return to classrooms. Related content: How 1:1 provides digital equity during COVID-19.

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Edsurge

JULY 19, 2024

Like Jacob, many students with disabilities are forced to work extra, advocates argue. They have to learn just like other students, but they can also have to deal with assignments they can’t access and other digital hurdles. Some disability advocates say they appreciate that the Justice Department shifted the burden away from students.

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eSchool News

JUNE 10, 2020

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? Authors Kristina Ishmael, Rebecca Heiser, and Jennifer Payne lay out four possible scenarios for PreK-12 schools during the pandemic and after.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 18, 2022

This funding opportunity will allow K-12 schools and districts, colleges and universities, and public libraries to connect students to safe, reliable internet outside of the classroom. “At An estimated 12 million students in the U.S. An estimated 12 million students in the U.S. Winners will be announced in May.

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Edsurge

MAY 26, 2020

From “ teacher caravans ” to virtual office hours, read alouds, and dance breaks, they have provided students with much-needed support to complement their education during a time of unprecedented disruption. Should schools play a role in supporting their wellbeing, too? But what about the wellbeing of parents?

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eSchool News

AUGUST 20, 2020

Rave Mobile Safety (Rave), the critical communication and collaboration platform customers count on when it matters most, today announced a new survey report that reveals the top safety concerns that school administrators, teachers and staff have about returning to the classroom, as well as the steps they are taking to create a safe environment.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 10, 2022

10, 2022 —In a 2022 national survey about the future of school-home communications, school and district leaders said they would like to add more videos to improve communication with families. Stevens said. I have so many ideas on how we can use this enhanced resource to humanize our communications approach. “I

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2022

(PRWEB) JUNE 23, 2022 — Kajeet® , a leading provider of wireless connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver secure, reliable and managed IoT solutions to over 3,000 businesses, schools and districts, and state and local governments, today announced the 22 recipients of its 2022 Homework Gap Grant.

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eSchool News

APRIL 22, 2025

School systems experience nearly daily security incidents with increasing sophistication, resulting in data breaches, financial losses, and operational disruptions. 11 to discuss the evolving landscape of digital threats in schools. Computer generated transcript below: Kevin Hogan OK. They face growing cybersecurity risks.

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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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EdTech Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

FERPA Compliance in the Digital Age: What K–12 Schools Need to Know. That figure, which continues to grow, increasingly includes schools, putting students’ personal data at risk. As of September 2019, at least 10 school districts have been in the news for their own ransomware attacks, and the U.S. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 22, 2022

schools are doing their best to support students, but with staffing shortages and additional challenges exacerbated by the widespread disruption in teaching and learning, the education community needs solutions to help with recovery. ReachOut is designed for immediate support for students experiencing any mental and emotional crisis.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2021

With the rush to virtual schooling, districts nationwide have been looking for ways to expand student connectivity. The School District of Palm Beach County is driving the creation of a civic Wi-Fi mesh network that will bring broadband to some 25,000 students. Officials in Palm Beach County, Fla., Palm Beach…

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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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Edsurge

MAY 27, 2020

As the current school year comes to a close, looking and functioning nothing like what any of us could have imagined mere months ago, another challenging school year looms ahead. For starters, the authors note that there is little reason to believe that a “normal” school year is within reach. Although nearly every U.S.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

TORONTO & CHICAGO – Euna Solutions® , a leading provider of purpose-built, cloud-based solutions for the public sector, today announced the launch of Euna Special Education: MTSS , a powerful new module designed to transform how school districts across the United States implement and manage Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

How to Protect K–12 Networks From Student Hackers. It’s no secret that school districts are a gold mine for hackers, who can exploit all of the confidential student, parent and employee data available for financial gain or to assuage a personal grudge. . Schools Opt for a Better Cybersecurity Plan. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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eSchool News

MAY 5, 2021

. – May 4, 2021 – Kajeet ®, a leading provider of wireless connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver safe, reliable and controlled internet connectivity to enterprises, state and local governments, students and IoT solution providers, today announced the official launch of its 2021 Digital Inclusion Grant program.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Students younger than 18 volunteered as poll workers, organized voter registration drives and hosted forums for candidates to discuss their platforms. I think that's why we’ve seen a rise in youth involvement in the political process,” says Claire Gelillo, a 17-year-old student and activist. And teenagers answered the call.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 15, 2018

While most schools in the U.S. boast broadband access these days, and plenty of assignments require the internet, when students head home, their connections are not quite in lockstep with schools. schools to high-speed broadband nears completion. schools to high-speed broadband nears completion.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2021

. – April 21, 2021 – Kajeet ®, a leading provider of mobile IoT connectivity, software and hardware solutions that deliver safe, reliable and controlled internet connectivity to students, enterprises, state and local governments and IoT solution providers, announced today its global expansion into the U.K. About Kajeet.

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

As high-speed internet service becomes more ubiquitous in American households, some readers might be surprised to find out that a “digital divide” exists in many of our schools. Chairman Wheeler acknowledged as much, stating, “Fiber connection costs are much higher for rural schools and libraries. The reason comes down to economics.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Everybody wants to get kids back into schools—but the worsening COVID-19 pandemic seems to get in the way. Some states and local governments have issued rules that schools can reopen only if infection rates in the community are below a certain threshold. 15, this number expanded to 18 states.

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eSchool News

MARCH 14, 2022

Working with Kajeet is providing us with the support and expertise we need to design, install and deploy quickly to enhance our educational capabilities while focusing on our commitment to access and equity for all our students.”. Private 5G networks will transform industry and society in profound ways,” said Frost.

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Edsurge

JUNE 26, 2018

When Mosi Zuberi learned that his 18-year-old son, Kaja, might not graduate from McClymonds High School in Oakland, he anguished over his parenting missteps, wondering where he had gone wrong. I misled my son, sending him to that school saying it was a place he should go, but it wasn’t.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 8, 2022

While significant progress has been made to eradicate digital inequities, over a billion school-age students worldwide are still without adequate internet access at home. We at Kajeet feel that this is unacceptable,” said Daniel J.W. Neal, Chairman, CEO and founder of Kajeet. “The

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

A few decades ago, when computers were still novelty gadgets and the internet was not available to everyone, schools and other educational institutions had a minimal reliance on technology. To date, more than 500 schools have been hit by ransomware virus attacks this year. These attacks can be devastating for schools.

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eSchool News

MARCH 13, 2024

DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) is a commonly used acronym, but what does it mean in the context of day-to-day operations in a school district? I need to create programs for students that will help educate them in their own culture and their own way. Cynthia Wise , Principal of J.H. JM: DEI doesn’t live in one place.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 24, 2024

DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) is a commonly used acronym, but what does it mean in the context of day-to-day operations in a school district? I need to create programs for students that will help educate them in their own culture and their own way. On the 7th Day of Edtech, our story focuses on DEI.

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Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In 2020, California’s State Board of Education adopted criteria and guidance to award a State Seal of Civic Engagement to students who demonstrate excellence in civics education. Despite the setback, I believe there is still a way for students to re-engage in school, support their communities and learn leadership skills.

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 25, 2019

At Henrico County Public Schools , with more than 50,000 students and 6,500 staff across 75 sites in central Virginia, IT systems faced tremendous demand every day as schools adopted new digital education tools. Schools Must Make a Plan and Stick to It. 3 Keys to Achieve Data Center Collaboration. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 12, 2020

With an uncertain fall and a deep economic downturn, many believe two-year colleges may be the best answer to meeting the higher education needs of both traditional and non-traditional students and workers looking to learn new skills. Community college enrollment in the U.S. Department of Education data.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Jennifer Wolochow majored in philosophy and religion at Stanford, hoping to become a high school teacher. “I I attended art school for graphic design, discovered web design, and never looked back,” he said. A sociology degree from Harvard led to a number of local government and nonprofit jobs in New York after graduation.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Steve Kahlfeldt wants his students to grasp how the census impacts them right now, not in some far-off future. For example, the data determines how much funding Title I students receive for hot lunch programs, how much their families must pay in registration fees and whether there will be resources for after-school activities.

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