Heath Morrison Superintendent | Why Our Schools Need Remote Learning Support

Why Our Schools Need Remote Learning Support HEATH MORRISON

2,000 Educators, organizations, and community leaders signed their support for a remote learning bill in late June.

$5.25 billion Requested from congress to finance tech, broadband, and cybersecurity for students across the country.

The Remote Learning During COVID-19 Initiative

About the Initiative The bill calls for broadband connections to low-income households, digital device access, and cybersecurity upgrades for school networks.

Such a bill would complement the E-Rate program, which reached its 2019 funding cap.

New Investments for Schools in 2020

CLEANING

TECH

SUPPORT

Hand sanitizer & bacterial wipes

Devices & broadband

Connectivity & emotional support

Schools should not have to choose between safety and success. Remote learning support could alleviate the stress of that decision and allow schools to remain flexible in their back-to-school strategies.

- Heath Morrison

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