FCC removes school bus Wi-Fi, hotspots from E-rate The Federal Communications Commission vote reverses a Biden administration expansion of federal discounts for internet services for schools and libraries.

This is unconscionable. The FCC votes to impede student learning. The #HomeworkGap is real and Former FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel knows this and championed this cause for ALL students. Shame on those two FCC commissioners. Elections have consequences. www.k12dive.com/news/fcc-rem...

The FCC cut funding for student Wi-Fi hotspots & school bus connectivity—a major blow to closing #HomeworkGap. We stand with All 4 Ed, Ed Trust, Empower Schools, & the NEA, & many others calling for this decision to be reversed

The FCC cut funding for student Wi-Fi hotspots & school bus connectivity—a major blow to closing #HomeworkGap. We stand with All 4 Ed, Ed Trust, Empower Schools, & the NEA, & many others calling for this decision to be reversed - ow.ly/HmEB50X4XwY
#DigitalEquity #EdTech @keithkrueger.bsky.social

National Education and Advocacy Organizations Oppose FCC Decision to Eliminate Funding for Wi-Fi | All4Ed Joint statement from: All4Ed, CoSN—The Consortium for School Networking, EdTrust, National Center for Learning Disabilities, National Charter Collaborative, National Education Association, National Pa...

Earlier today, the FCC voted to eliminate funding for Wi-Fi hotspots & school bus connectivity! @all4ed.org we know this decision will rollback progress on closing the #HomeworkGap.
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On Sept. 30, the FCC will vote on items that would make school bus Wi-Fi and off-campus hotspots ineligible for E-Rate support. This decision could widen the #HomeworkGap. FCC Open Meeting Agenda: bit.ly/3IDXpes @cosnweb.bsky.social

Without #ERate, 74% of districts would face "a major or catastrophic impact" on operations — with rural (74%) and city (78%) districts most vulnerable per CoSN/SETDA #homeworkgap #education #edpolicy #edfinance

Schools, libraries urge House not to repeal E-Rate's Wi-Fi hotspot rule | StateScoop Schools and libraries warned that repealing the FCC’s hotspot program would jeopardize internet access for millions of students and library patrons.

CoSN joined 80+ orgs urging the House to vote NO on S.J.Res.7/H.J.Res.33 — ending E-Rate hotspot funding would disconnect millions, especially in rural & underserved areas - statescoop.com/schools-libr... #DigitalEquity #ERate #HomeworkGap @keithkrueger.bsky.social

FCC Commissioner’s Exit Could Impact E-Rate, Cybersecurity Pilot Democrat Geoffrey Starks will depart the FCC within the next month, leaving the agency with a 2-1 Republican majority. Whether the GOP members will move to reverse past E-rate expansions remains to be...

Reversing E-rate expansion will be tougher. We urge all to contact Congress to express opposition to Senate joint resolution, S.J.Res.7 -
www.govtech.com/education/k-12/fcc-commissioners-exit-could-impact-e-rate-cybersecurity-pilot
#SaveErate #HomeworkGap #DigitalEquity
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Senate vote could axe an FCC program providing free internet to low-income kids, risking their homework access. A blow to bridging the digital divide. #FCC #HomeworkGap #DigitalDivide

Contact Senators TODAY to VOTE NO on S.J.Res.7! The Senate votes tomorrow on S.J.Res.7--which removes remove Wi-Fi hotspots from E-rate. Learn more and act now!

📢Contact Senators TODAY to VOTE NO on S.J.Res.7! The Senate votes tomorrow on S.J.Res.7--which removes remove Wi-Fi hotspots from E-rate. Learn more and act now - ow.ly/BnUY50VNhbo
#DigitalEquity #ERate #ERateMatters #BroadbandAccess #HomeworkGap
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Congratulations to these 707 participants selected for this Cybersecurity Pilot Program! #UniversalServiceFunds #LearnWithoutLimits #HomeworkGap
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IMO the #AIGap is compounding the disparity still evident in the ongoing #digitaldivide and #homeworkgap .

I have concerns about how educators & #education will address the #AIGap when we haven’t done a great job with addressing the #digitaldivide & the #homeworkgap . Would Bourdieu have made room for #technologicalcapital in today’s world? #EduSky #AI

Just Released by @All4Ed, @WeAreUnidosUS, @NatUrbanLeague, @WereNIEA—An analysis finds that 16.9 million children age 17 or younger in 8.4 million households do not have high-speed home internet #HomeworkGap https://ctt.ec/P33q3+ https://t.co/jnVKphbQiO

Teaching Through the Digital Divide The coronavirus pandemic highlights the digital divide's toll. Hear from educators in the U.S. about distance learning when many students lack reliable internet access.

So @CommonSense has put together a state-by-state map that puts a personal spin on the #digitaldivide and the #homeworkgap:

We have to close the #homeworkgap so we can close the achievement gap. Educators are doing their job but need help. @SpeakerPelosi we’re counting on you! Provide at least $5 billion for #Erate