2017 National Education Technology Plan (NETP)
The National Education Technology Plan articulates a vision of equity, active use, and collaborative leadership to make everywhere, all-the-time learning possible.
E-Rate Special Construction
E-Rate Modernization Resources
E-rate and CIPA: Toolkit for Teachers
The Benefits of Broadband Expansion to America’s Economy, Education, and Health
Summary of the Second E-Rate Modernization Order
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted the Second E-rate Modernization Order on December 11, 2014 (https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-continues-e-rate-reboot-meet-nations-digital-learning-needs). The Order builds on actions taken by the Commission in July to modernize and streamline the schools and libraries universal service support program, known as the E-rate program. In this Order, the Commission aims to ensure that all schools and libraries have access to high-speed connectivity and increases the E-rate program spending cap to adequately support that connectivity. The actions taken in this Order are the critical next step toward meeting the program goals and connectivity targets the Commission adopted in July’s E-rate Modernization Order.
Summary of the First E-Rate Modernization Order
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted the E-rate Modernization Orderon July 11, 2014 (https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-releases-e-rate-modernization-order) and the Second E-rate Modernization Order on December 11, 2014 (https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-continues-e-rate-reboot-meet-nations-digital-learning-needs). This is a summary of the Order adopted in July, which has been updated to account for changes made in the Second Order. For a summary of the Second E-rate Modernization Order, please go to https://www.fcc.gov/page/summary-second-e-rate-modernization-order.
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State Digital Learning Exemplars
SETDA and the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at NC State University College of Education co-released the national report, State Digital Learning Exemplars: Highlights from states leading change through policies and funding. States are striving to support the expansion of technology tools and resources in K12 education through state policies, programs and funding in order to provide digital learning opportunities for all students.