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Cleveland Dad And Mom Happy With Children Schools, But Public Cooler Toward Local Education
During their confirmation processes, dozens of his appointees refused to state publicly that they would uphold Brown v. Board of Education. I’m committed to appointing a diverse slate of judges, together with those that have a background in civil rights. And while it is stunning to wish to make this […]
Tax perks await donors of gadgets, computers to public schools for new normal in learning
MANILA, Philippines—With blended learning and online classes in full swing, donors of computers and other gadgets to public schools will be rewarded with tax deductions under the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said on Thursday (Oct. 8). Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 26-2020, signed […]
Seattle Public Schools still doesn’t know for sure how many students have sufficient internet for school
Since COVID-19 first shut down in-person learning, Seattle Public Schools (SPS) has distributed devices and internet for thousands of students. But for months, district officials haven’t be able to answer these questions with certainty: How many kids actually need the technology? And does it work well enough to meet remote […]
Grand Rapids Public Library partners with 5 groups to provide internet access to students
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The Grand Rapids Public Library (GRPL) has partnered with five community partners to provide free mobile hot spots to students without internet access, officials said Monday, Sept. 28. The new service expands internet access to students and their families as they navigate distance and hybrid learning. […]
Manila to buy 27,000 more computer tablets for students enrolled in public schools
The local government of Manila will buy 27,200 more tablet computers to ensure that all the city’s public school students will have gadgets to use for the upcoming blended learning system. Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso (Manila City Public Information Office / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) In his Facebook […]
Is It Time For The Internet To Be A School-Managed Public Utility?
If only getty School has opened across the country, but in many districts that means class via internet—if those students are among those fortunate enough to have access to fast, large-capacity internet connections. How many aren’t connected? The answer is that nobody’s exactly sure. One study says that 33 million […]
Texas Launches Website Showing COVID-19 Cases At Public Schools
AUSTIN, TX — State officials on Thursdy unveiled a website Thursday that shows the numbers of cases of the coronavirus reported at Texas public schools. The initiative is a collaboration between the Texas Education AGency and Texas Department of State Health Services on the latter agency’s website. The reported count […]
Chicago Public Schools begins a new year amid scramble to get all students connected for remote learning
Surrounded by four computer monitors, Nightingale Elementary teacher Lauren Kullman joked that she felt like she was producing the Emmys. But it was just the first day of school. © Jos M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune/Chicago Tribune/TNS Javier Lopez, 8, a Chicago Public School student at Skinner North Classical Elementary […]
Police Arrest South Miami High Junior David Oliveros For Cyberattacks Against Miami-Dade County Public Schools Computer Network
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – A 16-year-old Miami-Dade County Public School student is under arrest related to a series of cyberattacks affecting virtual learning since Monday. According to Miami-Dade County Schools Police, David Oliveros is a junior at South Miami Senior High. Detectives were able to trace an IP address responsible […]
Briones: Classes in Manila public schools can start with gadgets at hand
MANILA, Philippines — There is no reason for public schools in Manila to stop classes after the local government provided gadgets to students as well as teachers to augment distance learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Education chief Leonor Briones said on Wednesday. “I am informed, hindi ito biro-birong investment galing […]
QC to distribute 176k tablets to public high school students
QC to distribute 176k tablets to public high school students The Quezon City government will distribute 176,000 tablets to public high school students to help them get ready for blended learning amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. According to Saleema Refran’s report on “24 Oras,” the project costs around […]
93 percent of public schools already received online gadgets – DepEd
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced 93 percent of public schools nationwide have already received over 1 million devices and gadgets for use by students and teachers this upcoming school year. (MANILA BULLETIN) DepEd Director for Information and Communications Technology Service (ICTS) Abram Abanil, in a recent virtual press briefing, […]
Roanoke City Public Schools readies for virtual first day as district grows short on laptops | Education
Virtual learning for elementary students will be structured throughout the day, according to Executive Director for K–5 Education Greg Johnston. This will include multiple synchronous and independent learning periods, along with breaks, lunch, recess and office hours. The independent learning blocks will involve structure and can also involve contact with […]
Samuelson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC)
The CIPPIC Summer Program offers outstanding law students an unequalled opportunity to work on cutting edge research and advocacy issues related to law and technology. CIPPIC advocacy typically involves submission of briefs to government and other policy-makers, intervention in precedent-setting cases before judicial and quasi-judicial tribunals, provision of public legal […]
Internet Governance Forum | The IGF is a global multistakeholder platform that facilitates the discussion of public policy issues pertaining to the Internet
The Host Country, UN DESA and the IGF Secretariat are keeping a close watch on the development of the COVID-19 pandemic and its possible impact on the IGF processes. Any changes will be communicated. The Fifteenth Annual Meeting of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) will be hosted by the Government […]
STPP Graduate Certificate program | The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan
Overview The STPP graduate certificate program is designed for students already enrolled in a degree program at the University of Michigan. Master’s or doctoral students from any field are welcome to apply. No background in science or in policy is required. In 12 credit hours of course work (two core courses […]