FCC

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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5 min read
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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3 min read
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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3 min read
School & District Management E-Rate Funding Requests Booming; Application Deadline Extended
Requests for E-rate funds could hit $5.1 billion this year, in part thanks to new funding for internal wireless connections.
Benjamin Herold, March 17, 2015
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2 min read
Ed-Tech Policy News in Brief FCC Approves Policy of 'Net Neutrality'
In a move to preserve an open Internet, the Federal Communications Commission voted last week along partisan lines to implement "net neutrality" rules to ensure equal treatment in how content is delivered by Internet service providers.
Michele Molnar, March 3, 2015
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1 min read
IT Infrastructure & Management FCC Plan for 'Net Neutrality' Addresses Schools' Needs
The proposal, if approved Feb. 26, would for the first time regulate broadband firms that provide high-speed Internet service as though they were public utilities.
Michele Molnar, February 17, 2015
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4 min read
Ed-Tech Policy E-Rate Filing Window Open, New Resources Available After Big Changes
New resources are available to help schools and libraries file for E-rate support following a year of historic changes to the program.
Benjamin Herold, January 26, 2015
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1 min read
Privacy & Security Student-Data Privacy, Net Neutrality Make Cameos in State of the Union Address
The education technology community must continue waiting for details on the new federal Student Digital Privacy Act proposed by President Obama earlier this month.
Benjamin Herold, January 21, 2015
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2 min read
Standards & Accountability President Obama's Ed-Tech Record: Sizing Up Its Impact
President Barack Obama touted the benefits of educational technology often last year, but how much influence has he actually had on moving digital learning forward?
Michelle R. Davis, December 22, 2014
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6 min read
Ed-Tech Policy Obama's Ed-Tech Promises in 2008: #TBT, and a Look Ahead
In December 2008, President-elect Barack Obama vowed to improve broadband and technology access for U.S. schoolchildren, among other ed-tech priorities.
Benjamin Herold, December 18, 2014
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1 min read
Ed-Tech Policy Historic E-rate Vote Reaction: Applause, Relief, Excitement
Reaction to the newly approved funding increase for the federal E-rate program has been mostly positive.
Benjamin Herold, December 11, 2014
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4 min read
Equity & Diversity FCC Approves Major E-Rate Funding Increase on Party-Line Vote
Funding for the E-rate, a federal program that supports technology in schools, will rise about 60 percent under a plan approved by the FCC today.
Sean Cavanagh, December 11, 2014
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6 min read
Federal FCC to Vote on Big Funding Increase for E-Rate Program
The FCC will consider a proposal Thursday to raise E-rate funding from $2.4 billion to $3.9 billion a year.
Sean Cavanagh, December 10, 2014
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2 min read
Ed-Tech Policy E-Rate Funding Would Get Major Boost Under FCC Chair's Plan
The overall funding cap for the E-rate would rise from $2.4 billion to $3.9 billion a year, under a plan put forward by FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler.
Sean Cavanagh & Michele Molnar, November 17, 2014
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6 min read
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