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Press Releases
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July 25, 2024
Press Release
Statement of the Education and Libraries Networks Coalition on the 5th Circuit's Ruling in Consumers' Research et al. v FCCThe Education and Libraries Networks Coalition (EdLiNC) issued a statement in response to this week’s 5th Circuit Court decision in Consumers Research et. al v FCC. The decision rules the funding mechanism of the Universal Service Fund—which provides for E-Rate, a program critical for school internet access—unconstitutional.
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July 23, 2024
News, Press Release
Ohio Superintendent to Appear on Capitol Hill to Advocate for Federal Education FundingMichael J. Barnes, superintendent of Mayfield City Schools in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, and a member of 51ÂÜÀò’s Executive Committee, is heading to Capitol Hill today in defense of public education funding and to raise the alarm about the possible reduction in non-defense discretionary funding levels (NDD) in Fiscal Year 2025.
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July 18, 2024
Press Release
FCC Votes to Bolster E-Rate Support to Cover Wi-Fi Hot SpotsThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today voted in favor to expand its E-Rate program for Wi-Fi hotspots and wireless internet access services at a time when an increasing number of students, educators and administrators rely heavily on remote educational tools while online space becomes part of their classrooms.
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July 10, 2024
Press Release
Minnesota Superintendent David Law Named 51ÂÜÀò President-electDavid Law, superintendent of the Minnetonka Public School District in Minnetonka, Minn., was sworn in today as the 2024-25 president-elect of 51ÂÜÀò, 51ÂÜÀò, the nation’s premier organization representing more than 13,000 school system leaders nationwide.
News & Updates
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September 20, 2024
51ÂÜÀò Update
The Jed Foundation and 51ÂÜÀò Comprehensive Student Mental Health Pilot Program Featured on ABC NewsThe recent ABC News feature spotlighted the JED Foundation and 51ÂÜÀò's DCA pilot program, which tackles student mental health needs in 480 schools across 14 states and aims to support mental health.
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September 17, 2024
51ÂÜÀò Update, News
51ÂÜÀò and Cognia Partnership to Train, Supercharge School Superintendents51ÂÜÀò & Cognia will provide school superintendents nationwide with just-in-time problem-solving, networking, and learning to usher in new era of education leadership.
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September 10, 2024
51ÂÜÀò Update
Superintendents Reflect on Transformational Impact of McConaughey’s Greenlight Grants InitiativeSuperintendents who have been a part of the Greenlights Grants Initiative discuss the program’s impact.
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August 30, 2024
51ÂÜÀò Update, Leadership Development
Harnessing Collective Expertise: New 51ÂÜÀò Cohort Brings Together the Transformational Leadership Consortium, Innovative Districts Empowering All Learners Cohort and STEM Leadership Consortium
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