Priorities
The 2025 Universal Connectivity Imperative: Sustaining Progress to Close the Digital Access Divide in K–12 Education builds upon the groundbreaking research and insights of SETDA’s previous reports, most notably The Broadband Imperative III: Driving Connectivity, Access and Student Success, published in 2019. This fourth report provides a comprehensive analysis of the current state of internet access in K–12 education, examining the progress made since the last report and the emerging challenges that require urgent attention.
It offers a clear roadmap to address the digital access divide, emphasizing the critical need for equitable access to broadband and devices. By focusing on both immediate actions and long-term solutions, the report equips policymakers, educators, and advocates with the tools needed to drive meaningful change. Through evidence-based strategies, policy recommendations, and real-world examples, the report outlines a path to achieving universal connectivity for students across the United States.
Start Here:
- Read the press release here.
- Read the executive summary here.
- Read the full report here.
- Register for our webinar to learn more about the UCI report.
Steering Committee Members
- Julia Fallon, Executive Director, SETDA
- Pam Lloyd, Strategic Advisor, Connected Nation
- Bre Urness-Straight, Director of Educational Technology, WA Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Mindy Fiscus, Director of Government Affairs, IL Learning Technology Center
- Ji Soo Song, Director of Projects & Initiatives, SETDA
Working Group Members
- Doug Casey, CT Commission for EdTech
- Daniel Vogt, ID Department of Education
- Jonathan Steele, ID Department of Education
- Brad Hagg, IN Department of Education
- John Chadwick, NM Public Education Department
- Rick Gaisford, UT State Board of Education
- Jerome Browning, UT State Board of Education
- Marc Johnson, ECMECC
- Zoë Walker, Benton Institute
- Drew Garner, Benton Institute
- Amina Fazlullah, Common Sense Media
- Brenna Leasor, Common Sense Media
- Michael Flood, ActZero
- Amy Passow, CDW
- Nicolaine Lazarre, Charter
- Jeff Carlson, Clever
- Emily Jordan, Connected Nation
- Delia DeCourcy, Lenovo
- Rob Chambers, Lightspeed Systems
- John Harringon, Funds For Learning
- Edward Dedic, PowerSchool
- Sean Gill, Resultant
Sponsoring Partners
Thank you to the generous sponsors that are supporting this work. If you are interested in learning more about the Universal Connectivity Imperative and other SETDA projects, please reach out to Ji Soo Song, Director of Projects & Initiatives at [email protected]. 
