https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/broadband Broadband en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:05:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/essential-infrastructure-education-groups-raise-concerns-about-fccs-e-rate-review/2026/09 The FCC might limit or end the program that subsidizes broadband connectivity for schools. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:05:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/essential-infrastructure-education-groups-raise-concerns-about-fccs-e-rate-review/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/fcc-launches-review-of-e-rate-program-amid-screen-time-debate/2026/06 The end of the E-rate program would be an "existential threat" for schools, advocates say. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:39:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/fcc-launches-review-of-e-rate-program-amid-screen-time-debate/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/education-groups-say-new-e-rate-bidding-portal-will-hurt-small-districts-hardest/2026/05 Supporters of the measure say it will create a more transparent bidding process. Fri, 01 May 2026 20:57:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/education-groups-say-new-e-rate-bidding-portal-will-hurt-small-districts-hardest/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/after-fcc-cuts-this-nonprofit-keeps-schools-wi-fi-connections-alive/2025/11 Mission Telecom said it hopes other service providers follow its lead. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:37:11 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/after-fcc-cuts-this-nonprofit-keeps-schools-wi-fi-connections-alive/2025/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/future-proofing-k-12-5g-for-resilient-connectivity Join T-Mobile for Education to explore how 5G is powering safer, smarter, more resilient K–12 connectivity. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:55:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/future-proofing-k-12-5g-for-resilient-connectivity https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/schools-fear-funding-loss-as-supreme-court-weighs-e-rate-case/2025/03 The justices hear arguments next week in a challenge to the funding structure of the $4 billion program to connect schools to the internet. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:54:06 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/schools-fear-funding-loss-as-supreme-court-weighs-e-rate-case/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/federal-ed-tech-dollars-are-running-out-what-happens-next/2025/01 Many state officials aren't confident in continued investment in education technology initiatives financed by pandemic relief money. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:32:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/federal-ed-tech-dollars-are-running-out-what-happens-next/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/billions-of-school-tech-dollars-at-risk-as-supreme-court-takes-up-e-rate-case/2024/11 The U.S. Supreme Court will take up a lower-court decision that struck down the funding mechanism for the E-rate school internet program. Fri, 22 Nov 2024 22:27:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/billions-of-school-tech-dollars-at-risk-as-supreme-court-takes-up-e-rate-case/2024/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-weighs-high-stakes-fraud-issue-for-e-rate-program/2024/11 The justices appear to lean toward a ruling that could help keep schools from being overcharged by telecommunications companies. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 23:36:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-weighs-high-stakes-fraud-issue-for-e-rate-program/2024/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/biden-administration-asks-supreme-court-to-spare-huge-e-rate-funding-source/2024/10 A lower court ruling has jeopardized more than $2 billion in annual funding for internet connectivity for schools and libraries. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 16:08:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/biden-administration-asks-supreme-court-to-spare-huge-e-rate-funding-source/2024/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/e-rate-is-in-legal-jeopardy-heres-what-schools-stand-to-lose/2024/08 The FCC released a fact sheet about how the E-rate helps schools in response to a court ruling that threatens the program's funding. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 17:16:46 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/e-rate-is-in-legal-jeopardy-heres-what-schools-stand-to-lose/2024/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/billions-of-dollars-for-ed-tech-in-schools-are-now-in-jeopardy-heres-why/2024/07 A federal appeals court ruling has put the funding mechanism for the nearly 30-year-old E-rate program in legal jeopardy. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 22:15:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/billions-of-dollars-for-ed-tech-in-schools-are-now-in-jeopardy-heres-why/2024/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/fcc-update-to-e-rate-program-will-help-students-do-homework-anywhere/2024/07 Supporters say the change aligns with the realities of today's education landscape. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 21:04:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/fcc-update-to-e-rate-program-will-help-students-do-homework-anywhere/2024/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/how-the-fcc-wants-to-tackle-the-homework-gap/2024/07 The FCC approved an expansion of the E-rate program to include Wi-Fi hotspots. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 21:21:24 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/how-the-fcc-wants-to-tackle-the-homework-gap/2024/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/why-the-4-5-billion-school-e-rate-program-is-headed-to-the-supreme-court/2024/06 The justices will decide whether allegations of overcharging under the telecom-funded program may be brought under the False Claims Act. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:11:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/why-the-4-5-billion-school-e-rate-program-is-headed-to-the-supreme-court/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/the-homework-gap-is-about-to-get-worse-what-should-schools-do/2024/02 The looming expiration of a federal program has districts worried that many students will not have adequate home internet access. Fri, 09 Feb 2024 20:11:01 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/the-homework-gap-is-about-to-get-worse-what-should-schools-do/2024/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/fcc-schools-can-use-e-rate-funds-to-cover-wifi-on-buses/2023/10 The change will help students with long commutes to and from school study and complete homework, supporters say. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 21:00:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/fcc-schools-can-use-e-rate-funds-to-cover-wifi-on-buses/2023/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/proposal-to-use-e-rate-for-wi-fi-on-school-buses-and-hotspots-runs-into-gop-opposition/2023/08 Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers asked the FCC to “rescind this unlawful plan to vastly expand the E-Rate program.” Wed, 23 Aug 2023 20:07:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/proposal-to-use-e-rate-for-wi-fi-on-school-buses-and-hotspots-runs-into-gop-opposition/2023/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/a-change-in-federal-funding-may-make-the-homework-gap-worse/2023/01 With the increase in tech use, it’s important that students have sufficient connectivity to access learning materials while at home. Tue, 10 Jan 2023 23:41:19 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/a-change-in-federal-funding-may-make-the-homework-gap-worse/2023/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/schools-need-more-money-for-students-home-internet-education-groups-tell-congress/2022/10 Most K-12 students are back to learning in-person, but the homework gap persists and millions of students could lose their home internet. Fri, 28 Oct 2022 20:33:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/schools-need-more-money-for-students-home-internet-education-groups-tell-congress/2022/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/home-internet-for-students-or-district-cybersecurity-where-should-the-money-go/2022/10 The homework gap persists at the same time that cyberattacks against schools are on the rise. Mon, 24 Oct 2022 20:37:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/home-internet-for-students-or-district-cybersecurity-where-should-the-money-go/2022/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/low-income-families-can-qualify-for-free-internet-but-schools-should-explain-how/2022/10 There has been a steep drop in the number of school districts paying for low-income families' internet access. Wed, 19 Oct 2022 17:27:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/low-income-families-can-qualify-for-free-internet-but-schools-should-explain-how/2022/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/fewer-districts-are-providing-home-internet-access-but-students-still-need-it/2022/09 The pandemic has led to a boom in technology adoption among teachers and schools that requires high-speed broadband access at home. Fri, 30 Sep 2022 20:04:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/fewer-districts-are-providing-home-internet-access-but-students-still-need-it/2022/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/adopting-new-classroom-technologies-is-hard-a-new-federal-guide-aims-to-help/2022/09 While tech availability and affordability are often high equity priorities, how schools put digital tools to work is a big challenge. Fri, 30 Sep 2022 16:46:59 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/adopting-new-classroom-technologies-is-hard-a-new-federal-guide-aims-to-help/2022/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/wi-fi-on-school-buses-smart-move-or-stupidest-idea-ever/2022/05 An FCC proposal to use E-Rate funding to put Wi-Fi on school buses prompted strong reactions on social media. Wed, 18 May 2022 20:10:23 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/wi-fi-on-school-buses-smart-move-or-stupidest-idea-ever/2022/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/internet-on-school-buses-fcc-eyes-e-rate-change-to-expand-access/2022/05 FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel announced a proposal that would allow the use of federal E-rate funding for Wi-Fi in school buses. Thu, 12 May 2022 20:09:24 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/internet-on-school-buses-fcc-eyes-e-rate-change-to-expand-access/2022/05