/e-rate E-Rate en-US 2021 (c) 91ֱ�� Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:42:46 GMT /technology/whats-in-whats-out-for-ai-cellphones-cybersecurity-and-other-ed-tech-stuff/2025/01 Education technology changes quickly, and so do the trends that define how educators and students use it. What's ahead for 2025? Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:42:46 GMT /technology/whats-in-whats-out-for-ai-cellphones-cybersecurity-and-other-ed-tech-stuff/2025/01 /technology/districts-flood-fcc-with-requests-for-new-cybersecurity-funds/2024/12 The demand comes as the education sector's risk for cyberattacks continues to rise. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 21:34:26 GMT /technology/districts-flood-fcc-with-requests-for-new-cybersecurity-funds/2024/12 /policy-politics/billions-of-school-tech-dollars-at-risk-as-supreme-court-takes-up-e-rate-case/2024/11 The U.S. Supreme Court will take up a lower-court decision that struck down the funding mechanism for the E-rate school internet program. Fri, 22 Nov 2024 22:27:32 GMT /policy-politics/billions-of-school-tech-dollars-at-risk-as-supreme-court-takes-up-e-rate-case/2024/11 /policy-politics/supreme-court-weighs-high-stakes-fraud-issue-for-e-rate-program/2024/11 The justices appear to lean toward a ruling that could help keep schools from being overcharged by telecommunications companies. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 23:36:43 GMT /policy-politics/supreme-court-weighs-high-stakes-fraud-issue-for-e-rate-program/2024/11 /policy-politics/whats-ahead-for-education-this-supreme-court-term-trans-rights-e-rate-and-more/2024/10 The justices have one major case on transgender medical care on their docket and others pending on gender-identity issues in schools. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 20:22:12 GMT /policy-politics/whats-ahead-for-education-this-supreme-court-term-trans-rights-e-rate-and-more/2024/10 /policy-politics/biden-administration-asks-supreme-court-to-spare-huge-e-rate-funding-source/2024/10 A lower court ruling has jeopardized more than $2 billion in annual funding for internet connectivity for schools and libraries. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 16:08:16 GMT /policy-politics/biden-administration-asks-supreme-court-to-spare-huge-e-rate-funding-source/2024/10 /technology/e-rate-is-in-legal-jeopardy-heres-what-schools-stand-to-lose/2024/08 The FCC released a fact sheet about how the E-rate helps schools in response to a court ruling that threatens the program's funding. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 17:16:46 GMT /technology/e-rate-is-in-legal-jeopardy-heres-what-schools-stand-to-lose/2024/08 /technology/billions-of-dollars-for-ed-tech-in-schools-are-now-in-jeopardy-heres-why/2024/07 A federal appeals court ruling has put the funding mechanism for the nearly 30-year-old E-rate program in legal jeopardy. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 22:15:45 GMT /technology/billions-of-dollars-for-ed-tech-in-schools-are-now-in-jeopardy-heres-why/2024/07 /technology/fcc-update-to-e-rate-program-will-help-students-do-homework-anywhere/2024/07 Supporters say the change aligns with the realities of today's education landscape. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 21:04:40 GMT /technology/fcc-update-to-e-rate-program-will-help-students-do-homework-anywhere/2024/07 /technology/how-the-fcc-wants-to-tackle-the-homework-gap/2024/07 The FCC approved an expansion of the E-rate program to include Wi-Fi hotspots. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 21:21:24 GMT /technology/how-the-fcc-wants-to-tackle-the-homework-gap/2024/07 /policy-politics/why-the-4-5-billion-school-e-rate-program-is-headed-to-the-supreme-court/2024/06 The justices will decide whether allegations of overcharging under the telecom-funded program may be brought under the False Claims Act. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:11:17 GMT /policy-politics/why-the-4-5-billion-school-e-rate-program-is-headed-to-the-supreme-court/2024/06 /technology/fcc-schools-can-use-e-rate-funds-to-cover-wifi-on-buses/2023/10 The change will help students with long commutes to and from school study and complete homework, supporters say. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 21:00:28 GMT /technology/fcc-schools-can-use-e-rate-funds-to-cover-wifi-on-buses/2023/10 /technology/e-rate-money-for-cybersecurity-schools-want-it-to-be-a-top-funding-priority/2023/10 The federal E-rate program has the potential to help schools build better defenses against cyberattacks. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 21:51:10 GMT /technology/e-rate-money-for-cybersecurity-schools-want-it-to-be-a-top-funding-priority/2023/10 /technology/proposal-to-use-e-rate-for-wi-fi-on-school-buses-and-hotspots-runs-into-gop-opposition/2023/08 Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers asked the FCC to “rescind this unlawful plan to vastly expand the E-Rate program.” Wed, 23 Aug 2023 20:07:48 GMT /technology/proposal-to-use-e-rate-for-wi-fi-on-school-buses-and-hotspots-runs-into-gop-opposition/2023/08 /technology/cybersecurity-is-huge-educators-make-the-case-for-more-federal-funding/2023/02 Major education organizations have told the FCC that they want to use E-rate dollars for advanced internet security firewalls. Thu, 16 Feb 2023 21:13:19 GMT /technology/cybersecurity-is-huge-educators-make-the-case-for-more-federal-funding/2023/02 /technology/e-rate-money-for-cybersecurity-the-fcc-is-about-to-get-an-earful-from-schools/2022/12 There are some strong, opposing opinions about whether the federal program should pay for cybersecurity. Wed, 14 Dec 2022 23:09:30 GMT /technology/e-rate-money-for-cybersecurity-the-fcc-is-about-to-get-an-earful-from-schools/2022/12 /technology/home-internet-for-students-or-district-cybersecurity-where-should-the-money-go/2022/10 The homework gap persists at the same time that cyberattacks against schools are on the rise. Mon, 24 Oct 2022 20:37:53 GMT /technology/home-internet-for-students-or-district-cybersecurity-where-should-the-money-go/2022/10 /technology/we-need-more-money-to-prevent-cyberattacks-school-districts-tell-feds/2022/09 District leaders point to the massive cyberattack on the Los Angeles schools as reason to act now. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:50:27 GMT /technology/we-need-more-money-to-prevent-cyberattacks-school-districts-tell-feds/2022/09 /technology/wi-fi-on-school-buses-smart-move-or-stupidest-idea-ever/2022/05 An FCC proposal to use E-Rate funding to put Wi-Fi on school buses prompted strong reactions on social media. Wed, 18 May 2022 20:10:23 GMT /technology/wi-fi-on-school-buses-smart-move-or-stupidest-idea-ever/2022/05 /technology/internet-on-school-buses-fcc-eyes-e-rate-change-to-expand-access/2022/05 FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel announced a proposal that would allow the use of federal E-rate funding for Wi-Fi in school buses. Thu, 12 May 2022 20:09:24 GMT /technology/internet-on-school-buses-fcc-eyes-e-rate-change-to-expand-access/2022/05 /technology/opinion-using-e-rate-to-address-the-homework-gap/2021/04 The FCC's E-rate program can provide relief to many families, says this letter author from the Internet Society. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 13:53:40 GMT /technology/opinion-using-e-rate-to-address-the-homework-gap/2021/04 /technology/acting-fcc-chair-the-homework-gap-is-an-especially-cruel-reality-during-the-pandemic/2021/03 Under the new leadership of Jessica Rosenworcel, the FCC is exploring broadening the E-Rate to cover home-connectivity needs. Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:01:33 GMT /technology/acting-fcc-chair-the-homework-gap-is-an-especially-cruel-reality-during-the-pandemic/2021/03 /technology/fcc-takes-one-step-closer-to-offering-e-rate-funds-for-remote-learning-technology/2021/02 Advocates have urged the FCC to loosen its rules on E-Rate funds so schools can pay for technology that helps students learn remotely. Mon, 01 Feb 2021 21:42:56 GMT /technology/fcc-takes-one-step-closer-to-offering-e-rate-funds-for-remote-learning-technology/2021/02 /technology/dawn-of-an-education-friendly-fcc-chairman-ajit-pai-moving-on/2020/11 The FCC chairman plans to step down from his role at the end of President Donald Trump's term on Jan. 20. Mon, 30 Nov 2020 18:01:45 GMT /technology/dawn-of-an-education-friendly-fcc-chairman-ajit-pai-moving-on/2020/11 /technology/how-massive-k-12-bond-issues-during-covid-19-are-shaping-school-technology-plans/2020/11 Interest rates are low and remote and hybrid learning continues, but some experts question using bonds to pay for devices and connectivity. Tue, 17 Nov 2020 16:51:49 GMT /technology/how-massive-k-12-bond-issues-during-covid-19-are-shaping-school-technology-plans/2020/11 /technology/many-students-still-lack-home-internet-heres-how-big-the-problem-is/2020/10 Only 11 percent of school district leaders and principals said all their students have the home internet access they need to fully participate in virtual instruction. Wed, 14 Oct 2020 16:27:41 GMT /technology/many-students-still-lack-home-internet-heres-how-big-the-problem-is/2020/10 /technology/districts-heres-how-to-get-some-help-with-the-e-rate/2020/10 Ed tech officials: Confused about the E-Rate? The State Educational Technology Directors Association is on the case. Tue, 06 Oct 2020 19:36:11 GMT /technology/districts-heres-how-to-get-some-help-with-the-e-rate/2020/10 /technology/internet-access-is-a-civil-rights-issue/2020/09 In the world’s wealthiest country, why is broadband access denied to so many and in such high numbers? Mark Lieberman investigates. Thu, 24 Sep 2020 00:56:54 GMT /technology/internet-access-is-a-civil-rights-issue/2020/09 /technology/opinion-fcc-commissioner-and-former-ed-secretary-we-need-a-national-policy-on-internet-access/2020/08 We can close the gap in home-internet connectivity for students, but we must act now, urge Jessica Rosenworcel and John B. King Jr. Tue, 04 Aug 2020 01:28:11 GMT /technology/opinion-fcc-commissioner-and-former-ed-secretary-we-need-a-national-policy-on-internet-access/2020/08 /technology/1-in-3-american-indian-black-and-latino-children-fall-into-digital-divide-study-says/2020/07 Nearly 17 million children lack high-speed internet at home that's considered crucial to their ability to participate in remote learning during the pandemic, according to a new study. Wed, 22 Jul 2020 17:08:44 GMT /technology/1-in-3-american-indian-black-and-latino-children-fall-into-digital-divide-study-says/2020/07