TOP STORIES Pennsylvania School Districts Prep for Online Learning Schools across the United States are facing shortages and long delays, up to several months, in getting this year’s most crucial back-to-school supplies: the laptops and other equipment needed for online learning. READ MORE Marin County, Calif., Schools Weather Zoom Outages The outage at the company based in San Jose, Calif., spread across the state and nation just as distance learning is getting underway in Marin school districts, as well as in other schools across California. READ MORE Texas Schools Start Online Amid Digital Divide Issues As the Fort Worth, Texas, schools and other districts prepare to start the school year online, the stakes for students on the other side of the digital divide have gotten even higher. READ MORE School Board Considers Investing in Internet for Students Two items on the agenda for this week’s Hamilton County, Tenn., Schools board meeting are aimed at closing the digital gaps among students, specifically helping low-income students access digital learning. READ MORE Students, Military, Tech Pros Team to Tackle Pandemic Innovate AFITC is part of the Air Force Technology & Cyberpower conference, and, while it usually includes military members, this time teams will also welcome tech experts and Montgomery, Ala., students. READ MORE Virginia Communities Boost Internet Access for Students Since March, several Virginia school districts have been focused on helping families with students by addressing what has become a crucial part of learning in a pandemic: technology and access. READ MORE |