Open educational resources, online learning, technology-enhanced assessments, better data to inform instruction, online professional teaching communities, and a whole host of promising initiatives rest on the assumption of adequate and fully accessible Internet connections. Getting education right in the National Broadband Plan, now under development by the FCC, is essential.
There are a whole host of smart, experienced persons working 24/7 to deliver the plan to Congress by the February 17, 2010 deadline. But, they need to hear from educators and experts in the field.
The Public Notice for comments on educational-related broadband needs, including input into changes to the E-rate program, is now open.
Kevin Carey appeared on C-SPAN's "Washington Journal" to talk about the education proposals put forth during Wednesday’s State of the Union speech, including endowments, student loans, college prices and No Child Left Behind. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
Andrew Rotherham is featured in CBS's "Where America Stands," a news special on the current state of the nation's schools.
College and Career-Ready: Using Outcomes Data to Hold High Schools Accountable for Student Success
Teachers at Work: Improving Teacher Quality Through School Design 
01/28/10 | Education Sector is referenced and linked to in an article on AnnArbor.com.
01/28/10 | Andrew Rotherham is mentioned in a National Review Online column.
01/26/10 | Andrew Rotherham is quoted in an Education Week news article on President Obama's proposed education spending.
01/25/10 | Chad Aldeman's "College- and Career-Ready" is summarized in the Alliance for Excellence in Education's Straight A's newsletter.
01/21/10 | Chad Aldeman's "College- and Career-Ready" is reviewed by College Summit's blog.
01/22/10 | Ben Miller's Q&E post on student debt is linked to on the California Watch blog.