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FCC Opens a Second Filing Window to Provide Schools with Supplemental Internet Funding

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Stan Freeda

SECA Praised the FCC for Granting their Request Today the State E-rate Coordinators’ Alliance (SECA) praised the FCC’s action to open a second E-rate FY 2020 filing window that will provide additional funding to schools whose on-campus Internet needs and … Continue reading →

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Resources for Effective Implementation of eLearning

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Stan Freeda

State eLearning Plans, SETDA eLearning CoalitionIn many cases, states have waived specific policies related to the limits for the number of consecutive days for eLearning and any application process in the wake of the COVID-19 school closures.https://www.setda.org/main-coalitions/elearning/state-exemplars/ State Education Agency … Continue reading →

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Application window now open for Title IV A Student Support and Academic Enrichment grants for personalized learning and competency based education!

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Stan Freeda

These grants can be used for a wide variety of purposes, but must fall into one or more of the following categories: Effective Use of Technology, supporting the effective use of technology (e.g. professional development, blended learning, and technology devices). … Continue reading →

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Every Student Succeeds Act Accountability and State Plans Open for Public Comment

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Stan Freeda

The United States Department of Education (USDOE) has recently proposed regulations on accountability, consolidated state plans, and data reporting under the Every Student Succeeds Act. The proposed regulations were published in the Federal Register on Tuesday, May 31, and are available … Continue reading →

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What are the candidates saying about education? Join the discussion May 26 to find out!

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Stan Freeda

Thursday, May 26, 2016, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (UTC-5:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) You’re invited to participate in a one of a kind ISTE sponsored Presidential Forum hosted by the Committee for Education Funding (CEF) on Thursday, May … Continue reading →

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Common Sense and SETDA Join Forces to Help Finish The Job of Connecting Every U.S. Classroom and Library to High-Speed Internet

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Stan Freeda

For Immediate Release Common Sense and SETDA Join Forces to Help Finish The Job of  Connecting Every U.S. Classroom and Library to High-Speed Internet Ahead of Next Week’s SETDA Conference, They Unveil New Toolkit to Help States and Schools Apply … Continue reading →

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Guide to Federal Funding of Broadband Projects

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Stan Freeda

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s BroadbandUSA initiative released a guide to key federal programs that offer funding for broadband-related projects. NTIA intends this guide to answer questions from communities on how to access federal funding to support broadband planning, … Continue reading →

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FCC E-Rate Program Announces Carry-Forward of Unused Service Funds for 2015

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Stan Freeda

Pursuant to section 54.709(a)(3) of the Commission’s rules, on January 30, 2015, the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) submitted projections of demand and administrative expenses for the federal universal service fund for the second quarter of 2015. According to USAC’s … Continue reading →

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Join the American Library Association Media Push for School Library Support

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Stan Freeda

This Thursday, April 9, 2015, the American Library Association is joining a social media push in support of dedicated funding for school libraries through Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and the Supporting Knowledge and Investing in Lifelong Skills (SKILLS) … Continue reading →

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Bipartisan Agreement to Fix “No Child Left Behind”

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Stan Freeda

Schedule Committee Action for 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 14 WASHINGTON, D.C., April 7 – Senate education committee Chairman Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-Wash.) today announced a bipartisan agreement on fixing “No Child Left Behind.” They scheduled committee … Continue reading →

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