FCC
Equity & Diversity
Democratic FCC Commissioner, Advocate For Net Neutrality and Lifeline, Resigns
Mignon Clyburn, one of two Democrats on the five-member commission, announced her plans to step down.
Equity & Diversity
Students' Home Internet, Computer Access: 10 Numbers to Know
Home access to digital resources is widespread, but inequities persist based on race, income, family education level, and geography, concludes a report from the U.S. Department of Education.
Ed-Tech Policy
FCC Chair Moves to Block E-Rate Funds for Companies Deemed 'Security Risk'
The FCC is considering a rule that would stop E-rate funds from being spent on telecommunications equipment manufactured by any foreign-based company identified as a threat.
Ed-Tech Policy
Washington State Defies FCC and Passes 'Net Neutrality' Law
Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill intended to prevent internet service providers from blocking or slowing online content in the state.
Equity & Diversity
Ed. Department Late on 'Homework Gap' Study, Advocacy Groups Say
The Every Student Succeeds Act required that a report be produced by June. The Department of Education says it won't be ready until March or April.
Ed-Tech Policy
New York, Montana Govs. Sign Orders Aimed at Preserving 'Net Neutrality'
The governors of New York and Montana say that internet service providers that fail to uphold "net neutrality" will be disqualified from winning state contracts.
Ed-Tech Policy
At FCC, Democratic Concerns Over K-12: Q&A With Jessica Rosenworcel
From the Lifeline program to E-rate to net neutrality, the current FCC is threatening digital equity, said Democratic Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel.
Equity & Diversity
Trump Signs Orders on Rural Broadband Access
President Trump signed orders aiming to make it easier to locate broadband infrastructure on federal land in rural America, but the impact of the orders will likely not be significant.
Ed-Tech Policy
FCC Dismantles 'Net Neutrality' Policy, and K-12 Schools Await Impact
Critics fear the new policy will allow internet service providers to create fast and slow lanes in a way that restricts online options for consumers, including schools.
Ed-Tech Policy
Teachers Fear the Unknown in FCC's 'Net Neutrality' Vote
Teachers worry that their ability to access online resources will diminish if the FCC's proposed order easing regulations on internet service providers is approved.
Ed-Tech Policy
The E-Rate Program: 6 Big Numbers to Know
The state of the federal E-Rate program is mostly strong, with some areas of concern, according to a new report from Funds for Learning.
Ed-Tech Policy
FCC Approves Lifeline Changes, Seeks Comment on Possible Budget Cap
In a party-line vote, the Federal Communications Commission limited Lifeline support for "premium Wi-Fi" services and issued a new notice of proposed rulemaking.
Ed-Tech Policy
FCC Seeks Comment on Access to WiFi for Schools and Libraries
The E-Rate provided billions of dollars for "category two" requests from schools and libraries. The FCC wants to know how the program is working.
Ed-Tech Policy
E-Rate, Other Universal-Service Funds to Be Transferred to U.S. Treasury
The move, which would take effect in 2018, comes in the wake of a recommendation by the federal Government Accountability Office.
