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The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched a comprehensive review of its E-Rate program, a roughly $3bn annual subsidy scheme that has funded internet connectivity for schools and libraries for nearly 30 years. FCC Chair Brendan Carr said a proposal outlining potential changes will be released this week, with an initial commission vote scheduled for June 25. The review comes amid growing concerns about excessive screen time among children. Carr noted that several states and school districts are already limiting device usage, particularly for younger students, while the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently issued the first Surgeon General's warning on the potential harms of excessive screen use. The FCC is seeking public feedback on both the legal and policy implications of children's access to subsidized internet services, including how parents, guardians, and teachers should be involved in related decisions. A senior FCC official said the review will examine whether the program has fulfilled its original mission and whether ongoing funding remains consistent with congressional objectives. The E-Rate program is funded through fees collected from telecommunications companies and passed on to consumers via the Universal Service Fee on phone bills. The review follows the FCC's September decision to end subsidies for Wi-Fi on school buses, after the agency allocated $48m to support onboard internet access in 2024.
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California
A new report from the Learning Policy Institute argues that effective school principals are one of the most important, yet often overlooked, factors in addressing many of education’s most pressing challenges, including teacher retention, student achievement, chronic absenteeism, and school culture. The report, The Principal Effect: How Investing in School Leaders Is Key to Solving Education's Challenges, synthesizes research showing that strong principals improve academic outcomes by fostering teacher collaboration, providing instructional coaching, involving educators in goal-setting, and creating positive working environments. These conditions help retain teachers, improve school stability, and support stronger student performance. Linda Darling-Hammond, the report’s lead author and chief knowledge officer at the Learning Policy Institute, said policymakers have historically underinvested in leadership development despite evidence of its impact. The report highlights examples of more comprehensive principal development programs in places such as Delaware and Chicago, where aspiring school leaders receive structured training, mentoring, and year-long internships under experienced principals.
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Texas
A new report from the Learning Policy Institute argues that effective school principals are one of the most important, yet often overlooked, factors in addressing many of education’s most pressing challenges, including teacher retention, student achievement, chronic absenteeism, and school culture. The report, The Principal Effect: How Investing in School Leaders Is Key to Solving Education's Challenges, synthesizes research showing that strong principals improve academic outcomes by fostering teacher collaboration, providing instructional coaching, involving educators in goal-setting, and creating positive working environments. These conditions help retain teachers, improve school stability, and support stronger student performance. Linda Darling-Hammond, the report’s lead author and chief knowledge officer at the Learning Policy Institute, said policymakers have historically underinvested in leadership development despite evidence of its impact. The report highlights examples of more comprehensive principal development programs in places such as Delaware and Chicago, where aspiring school leaders receive structured training, mentoring, and year-long internships under experienced principals.
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Florida
A new report from the Learning Policy Institute argues that effective school principals are one of the most important, yet often overlooked, factors in addressing many of education’s most pressing challenges, including teacher retention, student achievement, chronic absenteeism, and school culture. The report, The Principal Effect: How Investing in School Leaders Is Key to Solving Education's Challenges, synthesizes research showing that strong principals improve academic outcomes by fostering teacher collaboration, providing instructional coaching, involving educators in goal-setting, and creating positive working environments. These conditions help retain teachers, improve school stability, and support stronger student performance. Linda Darling-Hammond, the report’s lead author and chief knowledge officer at the Learning Policy Institute, said policymakers have historically underinvested in leadership development despite evidence of its impact. The report highlights examples of more comprehensive principal development programs in places such as Delaware and Chicago, where aspiring school leaders receive structured training, mentoring, and year-long internships under experienced principals.
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