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  Senate Votes to Rescind E-Rate Program Funding Loaner WiFi Hotspots for Schools and Libraries

  The Senate has passed a joint resolution to overturn "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program," a July 2024 expansion to the FCC's E-Rate program that allowed schools and libraries to utilize E-Rate resources to loan out WiFi hotspots to students, school staff, and library patrons.
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  Microsoft Shutting Down Skype

  Microsoft has announced that it will discontinue service for its Skype telecommunications and video calling services on May 5, 2025.
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  For Ed Tech Leaders, Student Data Privacy Is Critical — But Missing from the Job Description

  A new report from CoSN examines gaps and opportunities in student data privacy at schools and districts across the country.
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  The Power of Instructional Audio: Boosting Engagement, Communication, and Access in the Classroom

  In the face of achievement declines, instructional audio is helping classrooms feel more interactive, making it easier for students to follow along, and even saving teachers’ voices from exhaustion.