The Universal Connectivity Imperative 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 aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the current state of internet access in K-12 education, exploring both the progress made since the last report and the emerging challenges that demand our attention. 

Through this report, we aim to present a roadmap for policymakers, educational leaders, and stakeholders, offering evidence-based strategies and best practices to bridge the digital access divide and ensure all learners have equitable access to broadband connectivity.

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
• Brenna Leasor, Common Sense
• Michael Flood, ActZero
• Amy Passow, CDW
• Nicolaine Lazarre, Charter
• Jeff Carlson, Clever
• Emily Jordan, Connected Nation
• 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 sponsoring the Universal Connectivity Imperative, please find more information here and reach out to Ji Soo Song, Director of Projects & Initiatives at [email protected].