/fcc FCC en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Tue, 01 Oct 2024 16:08:16 GMT /policy-politics/biden-administration-asks-supreme-court-to-spare-huge-e-rate-funding-source/2024/10 A lower court ruling has jeopardized more than $2 billion in annual funding for internet connectivity for schools and libraries. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 16:08:16 GMT /policy-politics/biden-administration-asks-supreme-court-to-spare-huge-e-rate-funding-source/2024/10 /technology/e-rate-is-in-legal-jeopardy-heres-what-schools-stand-to-lose/2024/08 The FCC released a fact sheet about how the E-rate helps schools in response to a court ruling that threatens the program's funding. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 17:16:46 GMT /technology/e-rate-is-in-legal-jeopardy-heres-what-schools-stand-to-lose/2024/08 /technology/billions-of-dollars-for-ed-tech-in-schools-are-now-in-jeopardy-heres-why/2024/07 A federal appeals court ruling has put the funding mechanism for the nearly 30-year-old E-rate program in legal jeopardy. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 22:15:45 GMT /technology/billions-of-dollars-for-ed-tech-in-schools-are-now-in-jeopardy-heres-why/2024/07 /technology/fcc-pilot-program-to-help-schools-fight-real-and-growing-cyberattacks/2024/06 School districts and libraries can soon seek new federal grants to protect against the cyberattacks. Thu, 06 Jun 2024 21:51:55 GMT /technology/fcc-pilot-program-to-help-schools-fight-real-and-growing-cyberattacks/2024/06 /technology/the-homework-gap-is-about-to-get-worse-what-should-schools-do/2024/02 The looming expiration of a federal program has districts worried that many students will not have adequate home internet access. Fri, 09 Feb 2024 20:11:01 GMT /technology/the-homework-gap-is-about-to-get-worse-what-should-schools-do/2024/02 /technology/fcc-schools-can-use-e-rate-funds-to-cover-wifi-on-buses/2023/10 The change will help students with long commutes to and from school study and complete homework, supporters say. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 21:00:28 GMT /technology/fcc-schools-can-use-e-rate-funds-to-cover-wifi-on-buses/2023/10 /technology/proposal-to-use-e-rate-for-wi-fi-on-school-buses-and-hotspots-runs-into-gop-opposition/2023/08 Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers asked the FCC to 鈥渞escind this unlawful plan to vastly expand the E-Rate program.鈥� Wed, 23 Aug 2023 20:07:48 GMT /technology/proposal-to-use-e-rate-for-wi-fi-on-school-buses-and-hotspots-runs-into-gop-opposition/2023/08 /technology/newly-proposed-grants-could-help-districts-extinguish-a-cybersecurity-4-alarm-fire/2023/07 School districts could apply for grants to protect against the mounting threat of cyberattacks, FCC chairwoman says. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 21:22:04 GMT /technology/newly-proposed-grants-could-help-districts-extinguish-a-cybersecurity-4-alarm-fire/2023/07 /technology/cybersecurity-is-huge-educators-make-the-case-for-more-federal-funding/2023/02 Major education organizations have told the FCC that they want to use E-rate dollars for advanced internet security firewalls. Thu, 16 Feb 2023 21:13:19 GMT /technology/cybersecurity-is-huge-educators-make-the-case-for-more-federal-funding/2023/02 /technology/e-rate-money-for-cybersecurity-the-fcc-is-about-to-get-an-earful-from-schools/2022/12 There are some strong, opposing opinions about whether the federal program should pay for cybersecurity. Wed, 14 Dec 2022 23:09:30 GMT /technology/e-rate-money-for-cybersecurity-the-fcc-is-about-to-get-an-earful-from-schools/2022/12 /technology/home-internet-for-students-or-district-cybersecurity-where-should-the-money-go/2022/10 The homework gap persists at the same time that cyberattacks against schools are on the rise. Mon, 24 Oct 2022 20:37:53 GMT /technology/home-internet-for-students-or-district-cybersecurity-where-should-the-money-go/2022/10 /technology/wi-fi-on-school-buses-smart-move-or-stupidest-idea-ever/2022/05 An FCC proposal to use E-Rate funding to put Wi-Fi on school buses prompted strong reactions on social media. Wed, 18 May 2022 20:10:23 GMT /technology/wi-fi-on-school-buses-smart-move-or-stupidest-idea-ever/2022/05 /technology/internet-on-school-buses-fcc-eyes-e-rate-change-to-expand-access/2022/05 FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel announced a proposal that would allow the use of federal E-rate funding for Wi-Fi in school buses. Thu, 12 May 2022 20:09:24 GMT /technology/internet-on-school-buses-fcc-eyes-e-rate-change-to-expand-access/2022/05 /policy-politics/schools-can-help-families-apply-for-federal-help-in-paying-for-home-internet-access/2021/05 Families who qualify for the free and reduced-price lunch program can get $50 off their monthly broadband bills. Wed, 12 May 2021 16:21:40 GMT /policy-politics/schools-can-help-families-apply-for-federal-help-in-paying-for-home-internet-access/2021/05 /technology/opinion-using-e-rate-to-address-the-homework-gap/2021/04 The FCC's E-rate program can provide relief to many families, says this letter author from the Internet Society. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 13:53:40 GMT /technology/opinion-using-e-rate-to-address-the-homework-gap/2021/04 /technology/acting-fcc-chair-the-homework-gap-is-an-especially-cruel-reality-during-the-pandemic/2021/03 Under the new leadership of Jessica Rosenworcel, the FCC is exploring broadening the E-Rate to cover home-connectivity needs. Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:01:33 GMT /technology/acting-fcc-chair-the-homework-gap-is-an-especially-cruel-reality-during-the-pandemic/2021/03 /technology/fcc-takes-one-step-closer-to-offering-e-rate-funds-for-remote-learning-technology/2021/02 Advocates have urged the FCC to loosen its rules on E-Rate funds so schools can pay for technology that helps students learn remotely. Mon, 01 Feb 2021 21:42:56 GMT /technology/fcc-takes-one-step-closer-to-offering-e-rate-funds-for-remote-learning-technology/2021/02 /technology/dawn-of-an-education-friendly-fcc-chairman-ajit-pai-moving-on/2020/11 The FCC chairman plans to step down from his role at the end of President Donald Trump's term on Jan. 20. Mon, 30 Nov 2020 18:01:45 GMT /technology/dawn-of-an-education-friendly-fcc-chairman-ajit-pai-moving-on/2020/11 /technology/fcc-congress-weigh-overhaul-of-e-rate-to-fund-remote-learning/2020/03 The Federal Communications Commission is engaging Congress to expand funding for in-home connectivity and devices for teachers and students grappling with the coronavirus crisis. Fri, 20 Mar 2020 20:04:30 GMT /technology/fcc-congress-weigh-overhaul-of-e-rate-to-fund-remote-learning/2020/03 /leadership/can-tapping-into-unused-broadband-spectrum-boost-k-12-connectivity/2019/02 The FCC is exploring options for tapping into a largely unused portion of broadband spectrum, in a step that school advocates hope could boost students' access to high-speed internet connectivity. Tue, 26 Feb 2019 21:56:00 GMT /leadership/can-tapping-into-unused-broadband-spectrum-boost-k-12-connectivity/2019/02 /technology/hundreds-of-2018-e-rate-applications-still-in-limbo/2019/02 More than 700 E-rate applications from last year are still pending, despite efforts to streamline the program's cumbersome bureaucracy. Wed, 20 Feb 2019 13:20:57 GMT /technology/hundreds-of-2018-e-rate-applications-still-in-limbo/2019/02 /technology/tide-of-comments-to-fcc-favored-net-neutrality-analysis-finds/2018/10 A report by a Stanford researcher concludes that the overwhelming majority of public comments submitted to the FCC last year opposed a policy to dismantle Obama-era protections on "net neutrality." The report focused on comments that were not automatically generated "bots." Wed, 31 Oct 2018 00:07:49 GMT /technology/tide-of-comments-to-fcc-favored-net-neutrality-analysis-finds/2018/10 /leadership/cyberattacks-during-fccs-net-neutrality-fight-didnt-happen-agency-now-says/2018/08 During its contentious debate over net neutrality, the FCC said its public comment system was slowed by cyberattacks. Now the agency says those claims were unfounded. Tue, 07 Aug 2018 16:28:13 GMT /leadership/cyberattacks-during-fccs-net-neutrality-fight-didnt-happen-agency-now-says/2018/08 /technology/fccs-net-neutrality-repeal-to-take-effect-june-11-worrying-schools/2018/05 School and library advocates, along with Democrats in the U.S. Senate, are engaged in a last-ditch effort to prevent the Restoring Internet Freedom Order from taking effect. Tue, 15 May 2018 14:11:42 GMT /technology/fccs-net-neutrality-repeal-to-take-effect-june-11-worrying-schools/2018/05 /leadership/democratic-fcc-commissioner-advocate-for-net-neutrality-and-lifeline-resigns/2018/04 Mignon Clyburn, one of two Democrats on the five-member commission, announced her plans to step down. Tue, 17 Apr 2018 22:24:34 GMT /leadership/democratic-fcc-commissioner-advocate-for-net-neutrality-and-lifeline-resigns/2018/04 /leadership/students-home-internet-computer-access-10-numbers-to-know/2018/04 Home access to digital resources is widespread, but inequities persist based on race, income, family education level, and geography, concludes a report from the U.S. Department of Education. Wed, 04 Apr 2018 04:04:10 GMT /leadership/students-home-internet-computer-access-10-numbers-to-know/2018/04 /technology/fcc-chair-moves-to-block-e-rate-funds-for-companies-deemed-security-risk/2018/03 The FCC is considering a rule that would stop E-rate funds from being spent on telecommunications equipment manufactured by any foreign-based company identified as a threat. Fri, 30 Mar 2018 12:32:00 GMT /technology/fcc-chair-moves-to-block-e-rate-funds-for-companies-deemed-security-risk/2018/03 /technology/washington-state-defies-fcc-and-passes-net-neutrality-law/2018/03 Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill intended to prevent internet service providers from blocking or slowing online content in the state. Tue, 06 Mar 2018 20:53:00 GMT /technology/washington-state-defies-fcc-and-passes-net-neutrality-law/2018/03 /leadership/ed-department-late-on-homework-gap-study-advocacy-groups-say/2018/02 The Every Student Succeeds Act required that a report be produced by June. The Department of Education says it won't be ready until March or April. Thu, 01 Feb 2018 20:29:53 GMT /leadership/ed-department-late-on-homework-gap-study-advocacy-groups-say/2018/02 /technology/new-york-montana-govs-sign-orders-aimed-at-preserving-net-neutrality/2018/01 The governors of New York and Montana say that internet service providers that fail to uphold "net neutrality" will be disqualified from winning state contracts. Fri, 26 Jan 2018 02:49:51 GMT /technology/new-york-montana-govs-sign-orders-aimed-at-preserving-net-neutrality/2018/01