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ACP Sign-On Letter Toolkit, Free Press- Toolkit for contacting your congressperson about the discharge petition. It includes a tool to find your representative, the sign-on letter (a coalition of 271 civil society organizations and local, state, and Tribal governments sent a letter calling on members of the House to sign the discharge petition), and more.
Dear Colleague Letter: Leveraging Federal Funds for Teaching and Learning with Technology, Office of Educational Technology – 2023 Dear Colleague Letter clarifying how ED funds can be used towards efforts to advance digital equity.
Biden-Harris Administration Calls on Congress to Extend Its Funding, The White House – The White House’s call for additional ACP funding, plus state-by-state fact sheets on enrollment.
ACP Wind-Down | Wind-Down Order | Wind-Down Fact Sheet | Wind-Down FAQ, FCC
Taskforce to Prevent Digital Discrimination, FCC
Broadband Consumer Labels, FCC
ACP Wind-Down Resources, NDIA
Free & Low-Cost Internet Plans, NDIA
ACP Wind-Down Explainer, Benton Institute for Broadband & Society
What We Know About ACP Households, Benton Institute for Broadband & Society
Save the ACP Facts and Resources, Common Sense Media
The Affordable Connectivity Program Enrollment Performance Tool by zip code, Benton Institute for Broadband & Society – This tool was created to help any community answer the question: “How are Affordable Connectivity Program sign-ups going?” Begin by entering a 5-digit zip code of interest.
Advocacy Social Media Toolkit, Education Superhighway – Sample captions and graphics.
ACP Enrollment Dashboard, Education Superhighway – Free resource designed to help organizations gauge the impact of their ACP adoption efforts via city and state enrollment data.
ACP Pre-Enrollment Tool, and Personalized Checklist, GetACP.org / Education Superhighway – Pre-enrollment support tool that helps households determine if they qualify for the ACP, what documentation they will need to apply, and lists plans available at little or no cost with the benefit.
Learn ACP, Education Superhighway – Affordable Connectivity Program Certification Free, virtual training on what the ACP is, how to assist with enrollment, and tips to avoid pitfalls.
Affordable Connectivity Program Fact Sheet, FCC – What Is the Benefit? Who Is Eligible to Receive ACP Support? How Does an Eligible Household Enroll in the Program? How Does the ACP Protect Consumers? What Tools Are Available?
Sign Up, Connect, Save, FCC – Healthcare, education, or your career, make the most of your Affordable Connectivity Program discount.
ConnectHomeUSA Action Plan Toolkit, HUD Exchange – View the ConnectHomeUSA Playbook Toolkits and Guides page collection of resources to help ConnectHomeUSA staff establish a comprehensive digital inclusion program HUD – assisted communities.
ConnectHomeUSA, HUD Exchange – A movement to bridge the digital divide for HUD -assisted housing residents by getting them connected at home while providing access to digital literacy and educational content.
The Future of the Affordable Connectivity Program – Blog, USC – The first in a new series of blog posts about the future of the ACP program. In this first blog post we examine the potential impact of lowering the income eligibility threshold (currently at 200% of the FPL). In the next blog post, we will examine the impact of potential changes to program -based eligibility. In addition, we will present a web tool that uses ACS microdata to estimate the number of ACP eligible households using different combinations of income threshold and program-based eligibility criteria.
BEAD and Digital Equity plan summaries, Benton Institute for Broadband & Society
BEAD Allocation Timeline – Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program, Broadband USA – The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, provides $42.45 billion to expand high-speed internet access by funding planning, infrastructure deployment and adoption programs in all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Download the program info sheet (English | Español)
INTERNET FOR ALL Broadband Equity, Access, & Deployment (BEAD) Program Initial Proposal Guidance, Broadband USA
The Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program (BEAD) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Broadband USA
Biden-Harris Administration Announces State Allocations for $42.45 Billion High-Speed Internet Grant Program as Part of Investing in America Agenda JUNE 26, 2023, Internet For ALL
NTIA Grants Portal, NTIA – This portal is designed to support NTIA in its administration of its grant programs, including grant application submission and required materials submission. The tiles are links to active NTIA grant programs and provide additional information about that specific grant program, eligible applicants, and ways to apply or submit information required for respective grant programs.
State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program, NTIA
Digtal Equity Champions for All Learners, OET – How UnidosUS’ Padres Comprometidos Program Empowers Latino Parents with Digital Skills to Support Learners
Connect With State Planners, Teknimedia- The needs of incarcerated individuals must be addressed in every state digital equity plan. Connect with your state planners to prepare for the funding.
Biden-Harris Administration Allocates More Than $800 Million to Increase Digital Inclusion Efforts, Internet For All
Digital Equity Act Programs, Internet For All – The Digital Equity Act provides $2.75 billion to establish three grant programs that promote digital equity and inclusion. They aim to ensure that all people and communities have the skills, technology, and capacity needed to reap the full benefits of our digital economy.
Digital Equity from Concept to Enablement, Broadband USA
Digital Equity Act Programs, Broadband USA
Digital Equity National Fact Sheets, COABE
Webinar Replay: Advancing Digital Equity For All With the Office Of Educational Technology, COABE – 10/27/22 COABE Webinar Replay
Digital Equity Checklist, Digital Promise – A guide to support district leaders in meeting the needs of every student, with a directed focus on under – resourced students. This guide highlights six primary categories that include and extend beyond providing students with devices and the internet.
Delivering on the Promise of Digital Equity, Digital Promise – Achieving Digital Equity in a Single Rural Community: A Look at Lindsay, California
Leveraging People-Powered Student Supports to Advance Digital Equity, NPSS – The NPSS Digital Equity Working Group developed “National Partnership for Student Success: Leveraging People-Powered Student Supports to Advance Digital Equity,” a series of resources aimed to further understanding of current digital equity issues and recommend ways that the “digital navigator” model can be integrated into their services.
Implementing the New Digital Equity Act: What Workforce and Education Advocates Need to Know, National Skills Coalition – By Amanda Bergson-Shilcock April 27, 2022, The fact sheet is designed for advocates in workforce boards and American Job Centers, community colleges, nonprofit community-based organizations, labor-management partnerships, adult education providers, and immigrant-serving organizations who are curious about how this new funding can support workers.
The Digital Equity Education Roundtables (DEER) & Advancing Digital Equity for All Resource, OET
What is Digital Inclusion, The Center for Digital Equity – The Center for Digital Equity is a collaboration of public, private, and resident partners housed at Queens University of Charlotte.
Read, Write, Advocate! State Digital Equity Plans Now Out for Public Comment, World Education – July 19th, 2023 | BLOGS – Adult education leadership continues to be critical in this stage of state planning. Under the Digital Equity Act of 2021 (DEA), states are required to hold a public comment period of at least thirty (30) days, consider all comments received during this public comment period, and incorporate any “worthwhile” comments.
Transforming Immigrant Digital Equity (TIDE), World Education – Expanding access to ESOL learning and related immigrant inclusion supports for immigrants and refugees through scalable, sustainable program models and services that optimize the use of technology.
Digital Divide Index, Purdue Center for Regional Development
State & Local Government Digital Inclusion Programs, Broadband USA – Digital Inclusion Resources & DELN Fact Sheet Select ‘state’ to review State and Local Government Digital Inclusion Programs from interactive map. Federal funding database for digital inclusion and broadband adoption funding info.
FCC National Broadband Map, FCC – Location, Providers, Area, Downloads
BEAD INITIAL PROPOSAL PROGRESS DASHBOARD, Internet For ALL – Dashboard allows anyone to track how BEAD Eligible Entities are progressing through the major milestones* necessary to submit their Initial Proposal by the December 27, 2023 due date. The dashboard shows a check mark when an Eligible Entity has achieved one of eight enumerated milestones.
Welcome to the State Digital Equity Scorecard, Microsoft, NDIA, National Skills Coalition – Emerging technologies and the changing global economy demand that people have at least basic digital skills in order to be employed, fully participate in society, and access essential resources. Many state governments have risen to the challenge to help skill up their residents to meet this demand, but more needs to be done. This Scorecard shows the extent to which states are addressing digital equity.
Digital Equity Act Population Viewer, NTIA / U.S. Census Bureau – This map shows the percentage of the population that falls into at least one of the eight covered population categories as defined by the Digital Equity Act of 2021. An individual may be a member of more than one of the covered populations. If an individual belonged to at least one of these populations, the individual was counted as part of the covered population; the percentages for the eight covered populations do not sum to the percentage of total covered population. Click on the map to learn more. Zoom in to view counties and census tracts. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2019
Stories of EdTech Innovation, OET – Use this tool to browse stories of innovation happening in schools across the nation. By sharing these stories, we hope to connect districts, schools, and educators trying similar things so that they can learn from each other’s experiences.
Digital Equity Act Leads & Activities by State, World Education – This guidance was produced as part of Transforming Immigrant Digital Equity (TIDE), a project of World Education. If you have updated information on Digital Equity Act work in your state, please consider submitting it here.
Compudopt, We recycle Donated Computers, refurbish them, and load them with cool tech software. Then we give computers to selected families who need them through our Computer Giveaway. We additionally help families find no or low cost Internet Solutions. And we provide free Tech Education to youth and adults, inciting curiosities around learning that can lead to brighter futures!
Computers 4 People, Free computers, Digital Literacy Classes, Making significant strides in narrowing the digital divide across regions like New Jersey, New York City, and Massachusetts.
Human-I-T, Our online store is a place for all persons to purchase technology or obtain the internet. While anyone can buy from the site, members receive special benefits like discounted prices and more. People can become members of our website by providing verification of their low-income status https://store.human-i-t.org/membership/. Through the site we also provide ACP sign-up support.
PCs for People, Provides refurbished computers to eligible customers for affordable prices. We also provide low-cost high-speed internet solutions. Through computers, internet, digital skills training, and technical support, we work to ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their full potential through digital technology.
Aspen Institute & DeepMind Report Calls for AI Education, Inclusion of Marginalized Communities, in Support of Equitable AI, Aspen Institute – View the full report.
Artificial Intelligence Resources, Class Tech Tips, Dr. Monica Burns
Artificial Intelligence in Education, Digital Promise – Digital Promise prioritizes a human-centered approach to artificial intelligence in education–working across research, edtech, and practice–to augment learning.
Getting Started with Artificial Intelligence in Adult Education, COABE – Explore AI tools like ChatGPT and Google’s Bard and learn how to use AI to save time and create more accessible and impactful learning experiences for adult students. Bootcamp participants will develop practical AI implementation strategies in a limited – enrollment cohort setting.
AI in Higher Ed: Using What We Already Know About Good Teaching Practices, EdSurge – Digital Promise by Laura Dumin. Oct 13, 2023
Artificial Intelligence in Education, ISTE – Writing for K-12 classrooms with some great ideas & resources for all
Artificial Intelligence Earned Trust through AI System Assurance, NTIA – The emergence of AI has brought a new era of technology and potential to revolutionize industries, increase productivity, and to improve quality of life for people across the world.
OTAN Tech Talk – Artificial Intelligence Tools for Adult Education, OTAN – Youtube – Presenter: Kristi Reyes, OTAN SME The start of 2023 kicked off with a flurry of discussions and debates around student plagiarism and cheating as educators realized the potential of the text generation AI ChatGPT-3. With the right mindset, teachers can leverage these tools to great advantages, but like any technology, AI is only a tool, not something teachers should adopt without creative and critical thought for how to use it best. Gain insights into the potential of AI for creating customized class materials, generating ideas, and enhancing instruction.
AI for Learning and Work, World Education – The AI for Learning and Work initiative is dedicated to exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and education. On this page, you can access open resources, professional development offerings and opportunities to get involved.
Own Your Internet, Benton Institute for Broadband & Society – How to Build a Public Broadband Network by Bill Coleman, Community Technology for American Association for Public Broadband
National Educational Technology Plan, OET – A Call to Action for Closing the Digital Access, Design, and Use Divides. How the Three Digital Divides Show Up in My Community, Perspectives from Student Volunteers on the 2024 National Education Technology Plan
What State Leaders Need to Know About Measuring Digital Skills: Options and Opportunities, National Skills Coalition – by Amanda Bergson-Shilcock February 13, 2024
Digital Beat: The Economic, Political, Historic and Even Theological Case for ACP, Benton Institute for Broadband & Society – Remarks As Prepared for Delivery at Net Inclusion 2024 Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by Blair Levin is the Policy Advisor to New Street Research and a nonresident senior fellow at Brookings Metro.
Program Planning and Design, A Digital Awakening for Adult Education, The Evolllution A Modern Campus Illumination – Published on Jan 24, 2024 Angelique Maguire | Director of Adult Education Instructional Services, Illinois Eastern Community College
Promoting Digital Literacy for Adult Learners: A Resource Guide, Barbara Bush Foundation and Digital Promise – Guide to support educators, tutors, and mentors working with adult learners on building digital literacy skills.
Digital Divide Diaries, Benton Institute for Broadband & Society – Closing the digital divide is about more than policymaking—it’s about storytelling. The soul of the digital divide is not zeros and ones; it has a human face. These multimedia narratives shed light on the everyday experiences of those grappling with digital inequity—be it access to broadband networks, digital literacy, or affordable internet – connected devices.
Fact sheets illustrating digital skill divide’s effect on small and medium business, Business Leaders United – New research by the National Skills Coalition and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta finds that 92% of job postings require either digital skills or skills that are very likely to be digital. Previous NSC research found one-third of workers don’t have the foundational digital skills necessary to enter and thrive in today’s jobs. These findings illustrate how the digital divide isn’t just about access to broadband and hardware, but about access to skills.
Teaching Skills That Matter, LINCS – The TSTM Toolkit developed by adult education experts to support teachers in using approaches that work to help students gain the skills that matter.
DIW2023 Essentials, Digital Inclusion Event Toolkits, Social Media Toolkit, NDIA – Closing the Digital Skill Divide, National Skills Coalition and Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta – by Amanda Bergson-Shilcock, Roderick Taylor, Nyerere “Nye” Hodge February 06, 2023
California Adult Education Digital Learning Guidance (PDF Guide, Reader’s Guide, Facilitator’s Guide, and Canvas Course), OTAN- Topics covered include digital equity, adult learning theories, flexible learning, effective assessments, and inclusive digital communities.
The Importance of Digital Skills in Education, SkillRise – By Caroline McKinnon | Senior Program Manager, ISTE and Joey Lehrman | Project Manager of SkillRise Initiative, ISTE, The EvoLLLution
Landscape SCAN, Digital Resilience for the American Workforce (DART) – Findings from a National Landscape Scan on Adult Digital Literacy Instruction
Closing the gap: How the Latinx in Tech program can help foster tech equity – Blog, UnidosSUS – October 24, 2023, Hispanics face underrepresentation in the tech industry, highlighting the importance of programs like the Latinx in Tech, a partnership between UnidosUS and Google.org, which offers trainings and certifications to help diversify the tech talent pool. Latinx in Tech program prepares Hispanic workforce for jobs of the future – Blog, March 16, 2023, Jobs are increasingly becoming digitized and automated. Here we feature participants’ stories from our partnership with Google.org aimed at making sure more Latino workers have the digital skillset for the jobs of the future.
Digital Inclusion Coalitions States and Territories, Collection Curated by COABE
