E-Rate

November 17, 2017

EDUCATION

Putting E-rate Funding to Work: A Peek at One Oklahoma School’s Transformation

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In rural Howe, Okla., E-rate has helped fund a revitalized network infrastructure to enable the integration of technology into teaching and learning at all grade levels.

November 16, 2017

EDUCATION

With E-rate Funding, Magic Happens at Ascend Public Charter Schools

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Four sites with four separate networks. No VPN capabilities, no streamlined network management, and no IT budget. Limited wireless access, inhibiting student learning and staff collaboration. Only a five person IT team. Starting to sound like a nightmare? This was the reality for Ascend Public Charter Schools, located in Brooklyn. Emeka Ibekweh, Managing Director of […]

October 31, 2017

EDUCATION

With E-rate, It’s Sometimes Helpful to Go Back to the Basics

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Since 1997, E-rate has evolved to respond to a world of limitless digital content and opportunities for personalized learning. In fact, E-rate has affected millions of students across the country.

October 25, 2017

EDUCATION

E-rate: Trick or Treat?

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Applying for E-rate can be tricky at times. But with $3.9B available through E-rate funding to improve network infrastructure, it’s time to treat yourself to some of those dollars.

October 18, 2017

EDUCATION

The Time Is Now—Capture Your Share of E-rate Funding

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A new eSchool News special report describes how K-12 schools and libraries can use E-rate to help build a network infrastructure that will position them for ed-tech success.

October 12, 2017

EDUCATION

Cisco, E-rate, and the Digital Journey in K-12

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New and emerging technologies are fueling exciting innovation in education, and students are embracing new ways of learning. Funding support from the E-rate program helps make technology investments more affordable.

March 27, 2017

EDUCATION

E-rate Tips from the Pros

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There is no need to reinvent the wheel. We’ve listened to customers who have used E-rate funding to create rich learning environments, and we’d like to share some of their best practices with you: You’ve got to have the bandwidth Antonio Romayer, Director of Technology at El Centro Elementary School District in California, knows the […]

December 21, 2016

EDUCATION

Digital Transformation in K-12 Education

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Digital learning solutions have the power to transform the K-12 classroom, especially for schools that have lofty education technology goals. A great example of this is Wayne Highlands School District. Like many schools in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Wayne Highlands requires high-performing technology that students may not be able to access at home; however, getting fiber optics […]

December 1, 2016

EDUCATION

Funding a Digital Transformation

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Technology has the ability to expand opportunities for students in both K-12 and higher education. It can extend the classroom beyond its physical footprint, offer alternative ways for students to learn, and provide increased access to education worldwide. It also helps schools operate more efficiently and can keep students and faculty safe. So why wouldn’t […]