There are several key questions about what kinds of technologies are eligible for funding under a new, $7 billion program overseen by the FCC to improve students at-home internet access.

There are several key questions about what kinds of technologies are eligible for funding under a new, $7 billion program overseen by the FCC to improve students at-home internet access.
An Array of Key State Laws, and Others in the Works, Will Shape the Practices of Vendors
State laws affecting the deletion of student information and other practices can have a big impact on education companies, says Tyler Park of the Future of Privacy Forum.
A new federal stimulus legislation includes $7 billion in spending on K-12 broadband, aid that could lead to new district investments in technology and connectivity.
Major Policy Shifts Weighed by Federal Officials Would Have a Big Impact on District Spending
Many school systems applying for E-rate funding this year are focused on a new set of needs, and their shifting priorities have implications for ed-tech companies.
The Biden administration’s recent guidance for how states should carry out end-of-year tests could force changes in everything from the design of exams to how they’re scheduled.
The Democrat’s school funding proposal, which would fundamentally alter how the state funds schools, is viewed skeptically by Republican legislators.
EdWeek Market Brief Surveyed the Nation's District on Their Spending Plans for 2021-22
An EdWeek Market Brief survey finds that the nation’s school district leaders have clear spending priorities for next fiscal year, even if state and local economic forecasts remain uncertain.
The Killeen District in Texas Is One of Many That Has Scrambled to Improve Online Access
The networks director of the Killeen, Texas, school system talks about how the district has worked with telecoms to make remote learning possible.
Federal stimulus funds are helping states fill the gaps in anticipated revenues as they craft their fiscal year 2020 budgets.
A pair of databases gives education companies and other organizations insights on the school reopening policies in states and school districts.