FCC misses E-rate deadline for school, library Internet upgrades
The Federal Communications Commission won't be ready to get schools money for wireless and Internet upgrades by Sept. 1. Instead, the agency has created a new deadline…
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White House’s ConnectHome expands broadband in public housing
The new program, unveiled Wednesday, will reach 275,000 low-income households in 27 cities and help students access the Internet at home.
Recharged: Schools, libraries get full $3.9B E-Rate funding
The Federal Communications Commission will be able to honor all the funding requests through its E-Rate program for next school year.
FCC leader warns broadband gap may leave kids behind
At the 1776 Challenge Festival on Monday, Jessica Rosenworcel said families should have high-speed broadband access at home so their kids don't get left behind in the…
As E-Rate deadline looms, what’s next for schools?
The application window to file E-Rate applications closes Thursday night, and schools should now prepare their Internet invoices to show officials to receive the funds.
Schools scramble to file E-Rate applications before April deadline
The Federal Communications Commission has received just 20,860 applications so far, compared to roughly 48,000 applications last year. But experts say schools officials are still wading through…
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Obama announces creation of Broadband Opportunity Council
The Broadband Opportunity Council, composed of more than 25 federal agencies, will report back to Obama within 150 days about the status of broadband access in urban…
U.S. EdTech officials promote ConnectED funding at SXSWedu
Department of Education officials hosted a panel on the White House initiatives to increase high-speed broadband access in schools and get the word out that educators can…
EdTech gurus talk about ConnectED at SXSWedu
Richard Culatta, director of the Office of Educational Technology at the Department of Education, will be speaking about White House Internet connectivity and innovation initiatives Wednesday.
Duncan touts tech training fund, edtech in budget hearing
The Education Department head asked House members on an appropriations subcommittee for more money to better equip students with workforce skills.