Top Highlights The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM), launching a review and modernization of the E-rate program with comments due September 16 and Reply Comments due October 16th. The NPRM asks a total of 616 questions and seeks comment on more than 350 ideas. The FCC has also…
Archives for July 2013
Aspen Institute Task Force on Learning and the Internet
By John Bailey July 25, 2013 We know that the Internet offers the chance to move to a more student-centric approach to learning through a broad ecosystem of experiences and opportunities both within and outside of school. However, in order for technology to make a truly significant impact on K-12 education, concerns about equity, access,…
25 Jul 2013
DLN State Report 7.18.13
Top Highlights Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) began the rulemaking process to overhaul the E-Rate program at a meeting of the Commissioners. With Commissioner Pai’s proposal, released earlier this week, all three FCC Commissioners have put forth ideas to help reform the current E-Rate. Here is a brief overview of the three Commissioner’s proposals….
19 Jul 2013
Important Step in E-Rate Update
Education Leaders Applaud FCC for Important Step in E-Rate Update July 19th, 2013 Today, the Federal Communications Commission took an important step toward greater support for student access to 21st century learning environments by voting to proceed with publication of its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to modernize the E-Rate program. The program supports high-speed broadband…
19 Jul 2013
Conversation with Sal Khan
Governor Jeb Bush, former Secretary Condoleeza Rice, and Laurene Powell-Jobs sat down with Sal Khan in late April to discuss the state and challenges of digital learning and education in the United States. The casual conversation at the Khan Academy office in Mountain View focused primarily on student-centered education, and the roles of innovation and states in transforming the current education system.
17 Jul 2013
National Summit on Education Reform 2013
July 17, 2013 It’s that time of year. Mark calendars and save the date for the 2013 National Summit on Education Reform, taking place October 17th-18th in Boston, Massachusetts. This annual summit is a key opportunity for the best and brightest leaders in education reform to share strategies and tips with policymakers and advocates, strengthening…
17 Jul 2013
Flipped Learning Resources
By Nathan Martin July 15, 2013 As digital learning continues to spread and grow, Flipped Learning.org offers useful resources for teachers and schools seeking to “flip the classroom.” Flipping the classroom is a form of “Blended Learning” and occurs when the main instruction moves from the group to the individual. Students might watch lectures at…
15 Jul 2013
DLN State Report 7.12.13
Top Highlights Maine Bill: LD 1533 Status: 07/08/2013 – Vetoed by the Governor Relevant Elements: 1, 2, 7 Maine LD 1533, as amended by Committee Amendment A, passed the Senate on June 27 and was vetoed by Republican Gov. Paul LePage on July 9. The veto was later sustained. The bill would have established the…
12 Jul 2013