Education Administrators play an important role in securing equitable access to technology. Here are a range of practical tips on how you can promote equitable access to technology for all students.

Develop a Systematic Technology Plan

If you are an educator decision maker, consider encouraging your school or school district to develop a system wide technology plan. Be sure to build it on a foundation of policies that address what is required to provide equitable access to technology for students.

Get Teaching Staff Involved

Teaching Staff are the liaison between school leadership and students. They are connected with students and have a good sense of their needs and capabilities. College leaders should work alongside teachers when implementing programs that promote equitable access to technology for their students.

Start Digital Literacy Programs

Despite living in a technological world, many students in the United States are not fully comfortable with digital tools. Some of the factors that cause discomfort with technology among students include a lack of financial resources to purchase digital tools and limited proficiency in English.

Utilize Governmental Resources

Educational institutions can take advantage of governmental resources for digital access. Many schools already utilize government initiatives like the CARES Act, which supports technological capacity and access – including hardware and software, connectivity, and instructional expertise – to support remote learning.

Four grant programs were created through the CARES Act, including:

• Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund;

• Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund;

• Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund; and,

• Education Stabilization Fund Discretionary Grants including:

  • Education Stabilization Fund-Rethink K-12 Education Models Grants

  • Education Stabilization Fund-Reimagining Workforce Preparation Grants

Each program page includes additional information including the notice inviting applications, State allocations, and FAQs, as applicable.

Use Partnerships to Enable Equitable Access to Technology

Many schools have a shortage of digital resources available for students to use. Despite available government funding, schools may lack the technology their students require. Partnerships between schools and external organizations, like Vanguard Computers, can help educators bridge their gap in funds for technology.

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The best partnerships are with organizations that have the resources your school lacks. For more information on Vanguard Computers and Equal Access to Technology please call us at 800.229.9360 or contact us here.