White Papers and Publications
High-Speed Broadband Access for All Kids: Breaking Through the Barriers
This white papers addresses the growing concern and critical need for high-speed Internet access among our districts and schools. Although national statistics boast almost 98% connectivity in US schools, the substance and bandwidth of the connection is often problematic and insufficient. High-speed broadband access and connectivity are vital for economic growth, global competitiveness, education, innovation, and creativity
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Maximizing the Impact
In this white paper, the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA), the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and the Partnership for 21st Century Skills urged renewed emphasis on technology in education.
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Best Practices for Implementing a Statewide Network
This guide outlines the key steps that states can take in establishing a statewide network to make networked education a reality addressing E-Rate, statewide consortia processes, and the managed network service provider model.
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Networked for Learning: Enabling 21st Century Student Success
This white paper addresses the following concepts: 1.) For students to succeed in life and work today, they must master 21st century skills. 2.) A new model—networked education—is one of the most effective ways to support 21st century outcomes.
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Managed Internet Network Services: Making the Case for Schools
This white paper examines the value and benefits of having one company to plan, develop, and operate broadly distributed networks for large school systems or state education agencies.
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Networks Have to Work or Education Doesn't
This white paper addresses the need for critical district or statewide network infrastructure to serve as the foundation that enables and supports learner-centered education.
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