/net-neutrality Net Neutrality en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 31 Oct 2018 00:07:49 GMT /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 /technology/nearly-all-public-comments-to-fcc-defended-net-neutrality-analysis-says/2018/10 A manual analysis of 1,000 public comments to the FCC found that 99.7 percent of them opposed a recent order dismantling Obama-era protections for net neutrality. Thu, 18 Oct 2018 15:22:42 GMT /technology/nearly-all-public-comments-to-fcc-defended-net-neutrality-analysis-says/2018/10 /policy-politics/calif-gov-jerry-brown-signs-net-neutrality-law-provoking-fight-with-feds/2018/10 Critics say a 2017 order approved by the FCC that dismantled net neutrality could stymie the flow of online content to K-12 schools. Mon, 01 Oct 2018 17:32:55 GMT /policy-politics/calif-gov-jerry-brown-signs-net-neutrality-law-provoking-fight-with-feds/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 /technology/defying-the-fcc-washington-state-passes-first-net-neutrality-law/2018/03 Washington has become the first state to pass a law to protect net neutrality, designed to prevent internet-service providers from blocking or slowing online content in the state. Tue, 20 Mar 2018 22:16:45 GMT /technology/defying-the-fcc-washington-state-passes-first-net-neutrality-law/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 /policy-politics/opinion-students-cant-afford-to-lose-net-neutrality/2018/02 Future generations deserve equal access to internet platforms that amplify all voices, not just those who can afford to pay the most, writes Gina Caneva. Wed, 07 Feb 2018 23:13:18 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-students-cant-afford-to-lose-net-neutrality/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 /technology/at-fcc-democratic-concerns-over-k-12-q-a-with-jessica-rosenworcel/2018/01 From the Lifeline program to E-rate to net neutrality, the current FCC is threatening digital equity, said Democratic Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel. Thu, 25 Jan 2018 15:29:37 GMT /technology/at-fcc-democratic-concerns-over-k-12-q-a-with-jessica-rosenworcel/2018/01 /technology/districts-counseled-on-protecting-web-access-after-loss-of-net-neutrality/2018/01 K-12 leaders are trying to prepare for a post-"net neutrality" world by reviewing their contracts with internet service providers to protect the flow of internet content. Wed, 17 Jan 2018 10:01:00 GMT /technology/districts-counseled-on-protecting-web-access-after-loss-of-net-neutrality/2018/01 /policy-politics/senate-democrats-force-vote-in-bid-to-restore-net-neutrality/2018/01 The Federal Communications Commission's recent decision to overturn net neutrality has school districts worried about the kind of access they could provide to online educational services. Thu, 11 Jan 2018 16:59:26 GMT /policy-politics/senate-democrats-force-vote-in-bid-to-restore-net-neutrality/2018/01 /technology/after-loss-of-net-neutrality-districts-weigh-how-to-protect-themselves/2018/01 The Consortium for School Networking advises K-12 systems to seek specific assurances on a free flow of online content from internet service providers. Tue, 09 Jan 2018 20:55:50 GMT /technology/after-loss-of-net-neutrality-districts-weigh-how-to-protect-themselves/2018/01 /technology/fcc-dismantles-net-neutrality-policy-and-k-12-schools-await-impact/2017/12 Critics fear the new policy will allow internet service providers to create fast and slow lanes in a way that restricts online options for consumers, including schools. Thu, 14 Dec 2017 16:27:16 GMT /technology/fcc-dismantles-net-neutrality-policy-and-k-12-schools-await-impact/2017/12 /technology/teachers-fear-the-unknown-in-fccs-net-neutrality-vote/2017/12 Teachers worry that their ability to access online resources will diminish if the FCC's proposed order easing regulations on internet service providers is approved. Wed, 13 Dec 2017 20:38:12 GMT /technology/teachers-fear-the-unknown-in-fccs-net-neutrality-vote/2017/12 /technology/fcc-plans-to-weaken-net-neutrality-provisions-raising-questions-for-k-12/2017/11 The Federal Communications Commission has issued a proposal to overturn "net neutrality," in a decision that would have potential implications for schools and education technology companies. Wed, 29 Nov 2017 00:00:23 GMT /technology/fcc-plans-to-weaken-net-neutrality-provisions-raising-questions-for-k-12/2017/11 /leadership/opinion-how-losing-net-neutrality-will-change-teaching-and-learning/2017/11 If the information available is now accessible based upon the amount of money the provider is willing to pay, then the Internet will separate from being a place of democracy and become a place where money controls information! Sun, 26 Nov 2017 12:58:09 GMT /leadership/opinion-how-losing-net-neutrality-will-change-teaching-and-learning/2017/11 /technology/fcc-nominees-grilled-by-lawmakers-on-e-rate-net-neutrality/2017/07 Democratic lawmakers on a U.S. Senate committee probed Republican FCC nominees' positions on the E-rate program and net neutrality. Wed, 19 Jul 2017 23:33:00 GMT /technology/fcc-nominees-grilled-by-lawmakers-on-e-rate-net-neutrality/2017/07 /technology/fcc-chairman-announces-plan-to-roll-back-key-net-neutrality-rules/2017/04 FCC Chairman Ajit Pai wants a return to "light-touch" regulation of internet service providers, a move that critics say threatens the free flow of online information. Wed, 26 Apr 2017 19:17:41 GMT /technology/fcc-chairman-announces-plan-to-roll-back-key-net-neutrality-rules/2017/04 /technology/ex-fcc-chair-blasts-efforts-to-change-lifeline-net-neutrality-privacy-rules/2017/04 Former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler blasted his Republican successor, accusing him of using "smokescreens" and "double speak" on key issues affecting K-12 schools. Wed, 05 Apr 2017 14:00:45 GMT /technology/ex-fcc-chair-blasts-efforts-to-change-lifeline-net-neutrality-privacy-rules/2017/04 /technology/trump-appoints-e-rate-critic-to-lead-the-fcc/2017/02 Ajit Pai is a determined critic of recent decisions to increase funding for the E-rate program and of efforts to protect "net neutrality." Wed, 08 Feb 2017 21:42:31 GMT /technology/trump-appoints-e-rate-critic-to-lead-the-fcc/2017/02 /technology/ajit-pai-net-neutrality-foe-and-critic-of-e-rate-policies-named-fcc-chair/2017/01 President Donald Trump's pick for chairman of the influential agency could signal big changes for net neutrality and a new focus for the nation's broadband policies. Tue, 24 Jan 2017 03:41:51 GMT /technology/ajit-pai-net-neutrality-foe-and-critic-of-e-rate-policies-named-fcc-chair/2017/01 /leadership/fcc-chair-to-step-down-championed-e-rate-reform-net-neutrality/2016/12 FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler, who led a reform of the E-rate program and promoted "net neutrality," will step down on Jan. 20. Thu, 15 Dec 2016 18:29:00 GMT /leadership/fcc-chair-to-step-down-championed-e-rate-reform-net-neutrality/2016/12 /technology/net-neutrality-rules-upheld-by-federal-appellate-court/2016/06 The powerful D.C. circuit court gave the Federal Communications Commission a major win by sustaining controversial 2015 rules that protect an "open" internet. Tue, 14 Jun 2016 19:47:46 GMT /technology/net-neutrality-rules-upheld-by-federal-appellate-court/2016/06 /policy-politics/fcc-official-to-guide-consumers-schools-on-net-neutrality/2015/06 After establishing rules to protect "net neutrality," the FCC added a new agency ombudsperson as a resource for consumers. Tue, 23 Jun 2015 14:20:00 GMT /policy-politics/fcc-official-to-guide-consumers-schools-on-net-neutrality/2015/06 /technology/fcc-approves-policy-of-net-neutrality/2015/03 In a move to preserve an open Internet, the Federal Communications Commission voted last week along partisan lines to implement "net neutrality" rules to ensure equal treatment in how content is delivered by Internet service providers. Wed, 04 Mar 2015 03:07:21 GMT /technology/fcc-approves-policy-of-net-neutrality/2015/03 /technology/fcc-plan-for-net-neutrality-addresses-schools-needs/2015/02 The proposal, if approved Feb. 26, would for the first time regulate broadband firms that provide high-speed Internet service as though they were public utilities. Wed, 18 Feb 2015 03:01:30 GMT /technology/fcc-plan-for-net-neutrality-addresses-schools-needs/2015/02 /technology/student-data-privacy-net-neutrality-make-cameos-in-state-of-the-union-address/2015/01 The education technology community must continue waiting for details on the new federal Student Digital Privacy Act proposed by President Obama earlier this month. Wed, 21 Jan 2015 16:36:47 GMT /technology/student-data-privacy-net-neutrality-make-cameos-in-state-of-the-union-address/2015/01 /technology/perceived-threat-to-net-neutrality-sparks-furor/2014/11 The Federal Communications Commission, weighing new rules, received a flood of responses from educators and educational technology companies urging the agency to preserve the open Internet for schools. Wed, 12 Nov 2014 06:11:44 GMT /technology/perceived-threat-to-net-neutrality-sparks-furor/2014/11