One rural school district in Texas says that satellite internet is helping bridge gaps with rural students who don’t have access to a landline.
Weak At-Home Connectivity Hurts Access to These Education Products the Most
An EdWeek Market Brief Survey Looks at How the 'Homework Gap' Affects Student Access to Academic Programs/Support
EdWeek Market Brief surveyed district officials about which specific academic programs and student supports are harmed the most by the “homework gap,” or lack of at-home connectivity.
The Federal Communications Commission’s second application window for its $7 billion, out-of-school connectivity fund is — at least for now — focused on supporting future tech purchases, not reimbursing costs incurred early in the pandemic.
How Will Districts Spend Their Slice of the New FCC $7 Billion Connectivity Fund?
EdWeek Market Brief Surveyed K-12 Leaders About Their Plans for Using the New Stimulus Package for Devices and Other Needs
EdWeek Market Brief surveyed district administrators on how they plan to spend new stimulus funds focused on out-of-school internet connectivity needs.
The Ed-Tech Product Features and Support Parents Can’t Live Without
EdWeek Market Brief Surveyed K-12 Officials on the Help Families Need to Become Engaged in Students' Learning
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced more companies to consider how useful their classroom tech is to parents — not just teachers.
The Federal Communications Commission has finalized rules for a new $7 billion remote learning fund with big implications for school districts and ed-tech vendors.
A bill introduced by Sens. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., proposes expanding the eligibility of the federal E-Rate program to cover the use of Wi-Fi on buses.
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.
Why Districts Choose to Stick With Print Curriculum During COVID
EdWeek Market Brief's Survey Asked K-12 Leaders About Their Print Versus Digital Mix
EdWeek Market Brief asked district administrators in a survey about their print versus digital mix — and what factors lead them to stick with print.
The E-Rate Program: Three Pivotal Issues for Education Companies
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.