Ed-Tech Policy
Education news, analysis, and opinion about technology policies at the school, district, state and federal levels.
See also: E-Rate
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Laptops & Learning: How Technology Is Giving K-12 Education a New Look
Education Week examines the massive expansion in the use of laptops and digital curricula in K-12 and what it means for student learning.
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K-12 Connectivity Challenges Now and After COVID-19
Internet connectivity at home emerged as a huge problem during COVID-19 and will likely continue to be the case for schools next fall.
Ed-Tech Policy FCC's Net Neutrality Repeal to Take Effect June 11, Worrying SchoolsSchool and library advocates, along with Democrats in the U.S. Senate, are engaged in a last-ditch effort to prevent the Restoring Internet Freedom Order from taking effect.Ed-Tech Policy News in Brief Amid Privacy Changes, Facebook Still to Treat U.S. Teens Like AdultsFaced with public outrage, congressional scrutiny, and a sweeping new data-privacy law soon to take effect in Europe, Facebook has vowed to better protect its users' privacy.Ed-Tech Policy News in Brief Technology Giants, Startup Give Millions for Devices, Training, and SuppliesVerizon Innovative Learning pledged more than $200 million last week to furnish technology, teacher training, and internet connectivity in K-12 schools.Ed-Tech Policy Report Roundup Opportunity GapsHome access to digital resources is widespread, but inequities persist based on race, income, family education level, and geography, concludes a long-awaited report from the U.S. Department of Education.
Ed-Tech Policy Schools Choose Not to Delete Facebook Despite Data-Privacy WorriesK-12 districts and education organizations are taking a closer look at how they use Facebook in the wake of its high-profile data-privacy scandal.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 News in Brief Defying the FCC, Washington State Passes First 'Net Neutrality' LawWashington has become the first state to pass a law to protect net neutrality, designed to prevent internet-service providers from blocking or slowing online content in the state.
Ed-Tech Policy Washington State Defies FCC and Passes 'Net Neutrality' LawGov. Jay Inslee signed a bill intended to prevent internet service providers from blocking or slowing online content in the state.Ed-Tech Policy Report Roundup Data Security and PrivacyMany state and local education agency websites aren't disclosing the presence of third-party tracking services, which can use information about users' browsing.
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 RosenworcelFrom the Lifeline program to E-rate to net neutrality, the current FCC is threatening digital equity, said Democratic Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel.Ed-Tech Policy After Loss of 'Net Neutrality,' Districts Weigh How to Protect ThemselvesThe Consortium for School Networking advises K-12 systems to seek specific assurances on a free flow of online content from internet service providers.
Ed-Tech Policy FCC Dismantles 'Net Neutrality' Policy, and K-12 Schools Await ImpactCritics 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' VoteTeachers 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 KnowThe state of the federal E-Rate program is mostly strong, with some areas of concern, according to a new report from Funds for Learning.
