Priorities
Equity of Access
State Wi-Fi Leadership for Fostering Digital Learning Ready K-12 Schools
SETDA and ENA are pleased to release this paper which explores the steps states are taking to address the wireless equity gaps that exist among their schools. Leaders from Illinois, New Mexico, North Carolina, and Utah outline the planning, policy, funding, and management approaches their state agencies or education technology leaders are adopting regarding Wi-Fi, and they share their recommendations for promoting and/or creating equitable access opportunities to high-quality Wi-Fi connectivity.
Highlights from this paper include: State Perspectives on Building Broadband and Wi-Fi Connectivity Support, State Action Plans for Fostering Digital Learning-Ready Schools, Wireless Challenges and Concerns, State Vignettes for Illinois, New_Mexico, North_Carolina, Utah, Lessons Learned, Pathways to High-Quality Wi-Fi Connectivity, Recommendations_Checklist, Conclusion & Key_Considerations.
Resources
Thank you Education Networks of America for their support of this work.
News Coverage:
- T.H.E. Journal: 4 Recommendations for Closing Broadband Equity Gaps
- New Hampshire DOE ET News: State Wi-Fi Leadership for Fostering Digital Learning Ready K–12 Schools: Extending the Broadband Imperative II
Other Broadband Resources:
- The Broadband Imperative II: Equitable Access for Learning,
- State K-12 Broadband Leadership: Driving Connectivity and Access
- The Broadband Imperative: Recommendations to Address K-12 Education Infrastructure Needs
- Brookings Report: “Signs of digital distress: Mapping broadband availability and subscription in American neighborhoods”