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E-Rate, Homework Gap and Edtech Policy: Everything You Need to Know |
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Dr. Sheryl Abshire Jon Bernstein John Harrington
Join seasoned E-Rate and ed tech-policy gurus to learn how E-Rate, homework gap, ESSA funding and cybersecurity affect you, your district, school or company. This interactive session will empower attendees with the knowledge to properly plan for federal policy developments and advocate for change.
| Audience: | Technology coordinators/facilitators, Chief technology officers/superintendents/school board members, Principals/head teachers |
| Skill level: | Beginner |
| Attendee devices: | Devices useful |
| Attendee device specification: | Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows |
| Topic: | Educational policy |
| ISTE Standards: | For Education Leaders: Equity and Citizenship Advocate
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The central aim of this presentation is to provide participants with a detailed overview of the status of key federal policy and funding programs relevant to school and home connectivity, cybersecurity, and professional learning focused on online instruction. By providing participants with a solid foundation of policy knowledge through expert presentations and the opportunity to ask questions, we endeavor to arm them with the knowledge necessary to advocate locally and nationally for improved edtech policies and increased edtech funding.
We plan to cover the following key topics/objectives:
*Detailed overview of the E-Rate Program, including the updated Category 2 budget system
*Discuss the Efforts to Address the Homework Gap
*Discuss Cybersecurity Issues and Possible Solutions
*Discuss Funding Opportunities for Professional Learning in Online Instruction
This is a panel discussion with a moderator. The outline is as follows:
Opening remarks (“state of the state”) intro from each presenter (3-5 minute per presenter)
Panel discussions on each of the following topic
*E-rate
*Homework Gap
*Cybersecurity
*Funding for professional development supporting online learning
Each panel topic will include key data points, followed by expert discussion and Q&A from audience members.
Homework Gap:
Chandra, S., Chang, A., Day, L., Fazlullah, A., Liu, J., et al. (2020). Closing the K–12 Digital Divide in the Age of Distance Learning. Common Sense Media and Boston Consulting Group. www.commonsensemedia.org/sites/default/files/uploads/pdfs/common_sense_media_report_final_7_1_3pm_web.pdf
Alliance for Excellent Education, National Indian Education Association, National Urban League, and UnidosUS. (2020). Students of Color Caught in the Homework Gap. Author. https://futureready.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/HomeworkGap_FINAL8.06.2020.pdf
Cybersecurity:
Klein, Alyson. (2020) Cyber Attacks on Schools Tripled in 2019, Report Finds.https://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/DigitalEducation/2020/03/cyber_attacks_on_schools_tripl.html
Newman, Lily Hay. (2020) Schools Already Struggled With Cybersecurity. Then Came Covid-19.https://www.wired.com/story/schools-already-struggled-cybersecurity-then-came-covid-19/
E-rate, et al:
Funds for Learning. (2020) E-rate Trends Report. https://fundsforlearning.box.com/v/2020ErateTrends
Key stats:
*98% of E-rate applicants desire support for cybersecurity (pg20)
*95% of E-rate applicants describe the E-rate funding process as vital to their school district’s Internet needs. (pg15)
*90% of E-rate applicants describe insufficient home Internet access (“homework gap”) as a significant issue in their community.
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