Government Technology
Where Can the Next Generation of Library Tech Take Us? (Government Technology)
Submitted by Grace Tepper on Wed, 06/29/2022 - 11:45Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Launches Real-Time Smart City Project (Government Technology)
Submitted by Grace Tepper on Tue, 05/24/2022 - 15:56EdTech Advocacy Day: Modernizing E-Rate is a Policy Priority
When ed-tech leaders from 21 states met with lawmakers to discuss 2022 policy priorities at EdTech Advocacy Day in Washington (DC), they coalesced around the idea of modernizing federal E-rate funding for new expenses. The May 12 event brought together officials from the US Department of Education, Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington and FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks.
What States Should Know as Federal Digital Equity Money Arrives
The White House has taken its first steps toward distributing $45 billion of federal money aimed at getting the entire country connected to high-speed Internet, with President Biden inviting governors to start applying for these funds.
Can Open Access Solve California's Rural Broadband Dilemma?
One could be forgiven for assuming that California, a state famous for technology, would have better connectivity for even its rural residents. But many of the state's counties have profound broadband challenges, including the classic example of big telecommunications companies not investing in infrastructure in more remote areas due to a lack of a compelling business case.
How Can Universities Help Close the Digital Divide?
With Internet connectivity now viewed as a public necessity for telework and education, universities across the US are partnering with local governments and community organizations on initiatives to expand broadband access and close the digital divide once and for all.
Meet the Newest Muni Broadband Advocacy Group
A group of municipal officials have formed a new advocacy group for municipal broadband in the United States, dubbed the American Association for Public Broadband (AAPB). "For decades, municipal networks have achieved success across the country. Now, with AAPB, we have a clear unified voice," the group noted on its new website.
Remote and Hybrid Work Drive Equity in Alaska Workforce
We’ve heard a lot over the past two years about the ways in which the shift to remote work and school really exposed the digital divide. Those who could easily connect to high-speed Internet have generally fared better since early 2020 than those who could not. What has been less discussed, however, are ways remote work has improved digital equity.
Will Partnerships Bring Digital Equity to Rural America?
More partnerships are being launched to combat the digital divide, and experts believe these collaborative efforts will continue to be an important part of the solution in rural America.