The Broadband Imperative III: Driving Connectivity, Access and Student Success

The State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA), the principal membership association representing the US state and territorial educational technology leaders, announced the release of the Broadband Imperative III: Driving Connectivity, Access and Student Success. This report advocates for equitable, reliable, robust broadband access both on and off campus to prepare all students for life and work. This report builds upon SETDA’s earlier work, including the groundbreaking Broadband Imperative series of reports and State Broadband K12 Leadership reports. This publication discusses innovative technologies and pedagogical approaches to personalize learning for all students. Further, the report emphasizes the importance of comprehensive broadband planning to meet the needs of teachers and students to avoid a technology disruption. Exemplars highlight states and districts where robust bandwidth has already positively impacted teaching and learning.SETDA offers the following recommendations for policy makers and school leaders:

• Leverage Technology for Innovative Pedagogical Approaches
• Ensure Digital Access and Equity
• Plan Infrastructure for the Future
• Build Networks for the Future
• Influence Federal & State Policies and Funding