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Ed-Tech Policy Pending FCC Decision on Lifeline Program Could Impact 'Homework Gap'
The commissioners are expected to vote on a proposed expansion to the telephone subsidy program that would cover broadband Internet for America's lowest-income households.
Leo Doran, February 29, 2016
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Equity & Diversity Price Transparency Tool Aims to Help Schools Get More Affordable Bandwidth
A new online portal from school-broadband-advovacy group EducationSuperHighway contains Internet service and pricing information for 13,000 public districts across the country.
Benjamin Herold, January 21, 2016
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Ed-Tech Policy Wiring Rural Schools: Reaction, New News
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg announced a $20 million gift to a school broadband-advocacy group, and readers debate the policy details of E-rate modernization.
Benjamin Herold, November 23, 2015
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Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler says the push to expand and modernize the E-rate is paying dividends for schools across the country.
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler
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Ed-Tech Policy Big Progress, Hurdles on School Internet Connectivity, Analysis Finds
A new analysis of federal E-rate application data by broadband advocacy group EducationSuperHighway found improvements in schools' access to affordable Internet service.
Benjamin Herold, November 19, 2015
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Ed-Tech Policy Fast, Affordable Internet Remains Challenge for Many Schools, Survey Finds
Fewer than half of district leaders surveyed said all their schools are meeting FCC Internet-connectivity targets, citing money as the biggest barrier to progress.
Benjamin Herold, November 4, 2015
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Ed-Tech Policy Panel Calls for FCC to Offer Broadband Subsidies to Low-Income Households
The Internet Innovation Alliance hosted a panel on Capitol Hill to advocate reform and expansion of the FCC's Lifeline program.
Leo Doran, October 30, 2015
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Ed-Tech Policy E-rate Application Toolkit Launched for States and Schools
New guidance aims to helps schools access federal funds for Wi-Fi and state funds for special construction projects.
Benjamin Herold, October 22, 2015
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Ed-Tech Policy Superintendents, Community Groups Ask FCC for Broadband in 'Lifeline' Program
An FCC proposal would allow low-income households to use federal dollars to pay for broadband connectivity, as well as phone service.
Benjamin Herold, October 15, 2015
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Ed-Tech Policy 'Homework Gap' for Hispanics Targeted in New Broadband-Awareness Initiative
A new partnership between Univision and Common Sense Media aims to help Hispanic households access broadband service and information on safe Internet usage.
Benjamin Herold, August 11, 2015
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Federal FCC Official to Guide Consumers, Schools on Net Neutrality
After establishing rules to protect "net neutrality," the FCC added a new agency ombudsperson as a resource for consumers.
Sara Gilgore, June 23, 2015
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Ed-Tech Policy FCC Moves to Add Broadband to 'Lifeline' Program for Needy Households, Students
The commission voted 3-2 to invite public comments about restructuring the Lifeline Program to cover more affordable broadband access for low-income families.
Michele Molnar, June 18, 2015
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Ed-Tech Policy E-Rate Funding Commitments Already Flowing
The FCC is pushing to get E-rate funding commitments out faster, a move hailed by schools, libraries, and advocates.
Benjamin Herold, June 3, 2015
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Equity & Diversity Will Changes to Federal 'Lifeline' Program Boost Students' Home Internet Access?
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler says he wants to make major changes to a federal program that subsidizes low-income families' Internet access.
Sean Cavanagh, May 28, 2015
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Equity & Diversity $3.9B E-Rate Bonanza Will Be Awarded to Schools and Libraries, FCC Says
A record $3.9 billion in E-rate funds will be awarded to schools and libraries this year, with no phone-bill increases for consumers.
Michele Molnar, May 14, 2015
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