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What does the American Rescue Plan mean for Educators and Students?

The latest pandemic relief package provides nearly $170 billion to help schools and campuses to operate safely.  The American Rescue Plan directs $40 billion to public institutions of higher education to assist in the implementation of safety protocols, distance learning programs and emergency financial assistance for millions of students who may have counted out going to college as the pandemic hit. Additionally, funding will be allocated for student services to support mental health and social and emotional learning at colleges and universities.

Below is a summary of both K-12 and Higher Education Provisions of the Bill:

 

Summary of Education Provisions

Education Week:

Alliance For Excellent Education:

Funding for Education

• $123 billion for K–12 state education agencies (including $800 million for homeless children)

• $40 billion for institutions of higher education

• $2.75 billion to governors for private schools

• $3 billion for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Distribution of K–12 Funding (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund)

The amount of funding allocated to each state and district will be based on the relative amount of Title I funding the state or district receives. States are required to subgrant at least 87.5 percent of their funding to school districts (including charter schools that are considered school districts).

State Set-Asides

States are required to set-aside funds from their grants for the following purposes:

• 5% to address learning loss

• 1% for evidence-based, comprehensive afterschool programs

• 1% for evidence-based summer enrichment

Local Educational Agency Use of Funds

Within 30 days of receiving funding, school districts must publish a plan to reopen schools for in-person instruction. In addition, at least 20% of funds must be used to address learning loss through evidence based interventions that respond to students’ academic, social, and emotional needs. The remaining funds can be used for any allowable use under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act; and Adult Education and Family Literacy Act. Funds also can be used for such purposes as

• coordinating with public health departments;

• conducting activities to address the needs of students from low-income families, children with disabilities, English learners, racial and ethnic minorities, students experiencing homelessness, and foster care youth;

• purchasing educational technology (including hardware, software, and connectivity as well as assistive technology or adaptive equipment);

• summer learning, and supplemental after-school programs;

• mental health services;

• addressing learning loss;

• school facility repairs to reduce risk of virus transmission and support student health;

• implementing public health protocols including policies in line with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for school-reopening; and

• implementing activities to maintain the operation and continuity of services and to employ existing staff.

Maintaining State Funding

To receive funding, states must provide at least as much funding for K–12 and higher education in fiscal years 2022 and 2023 as a proportion of the state’s overall spending (averaged over fiscal years 2017, 2018, and 2019). However, this requirement can be waived by the Secretary of Education. In addition, states and districts must comply with new Maintenance of Equity requirements that prevent state and local funding cuts from disproportionately impacting high poverty districts and schools.

Broadband

$7.2 billion is provided to the E-rate program for home internet access and connected devices.

The American Rescue Plan allocates $7 billion to purchase technology (both devices and WiFi connectivity) for students to aid in their digital learning interactions. This is the single largest one-time investment ever in the Federal Communications Commission’s E-rate program—and the only appropriated investment in the program’s history—specifically to help schools ensure all K-12 students have an internet connection or a device adequate for distance learning at home so they can participate in remote learning.

The funding is specifically directed at low-income students and students with disabilities. In order to be best prepared for future out-of-school learning time, there will also be funding directed at planning to provide technology to all students, and supporting eligible schools and libraries in providing, among other things, eligible connected devices, internet service, and hotspots to students and teachers for internet use at home.

 

NY Times Summary

NY Times:

Here are some of the main provisions:

• About $110 billion goes directly to school districts. States and districts that serve low-income students will get more money per student. About $22 billion of this money must go to address lost learning. The rest is pretty much up to the district.

• Summer enrichment programs and after-school programs both will get at least $1.2 billion.

• Programs and grants for students with disabilities will get about $2.6 billion.

• Private schools that serve a “significant” number of low-income students will get about $2.8 billion. Our colleague Erica Green wrote an illuminating piece about how this provision sneaked into the bill.

• The plan also earmarks $800 million to identify and support homeless students.

In earlier stimulus packages, K-12 schools received about $70 billion, a financial defibrillator that many districts plan to use to stave off deep budget cuts or retrofit buildings for in-person learning. Mike Griffith, a school finance expert at the Learning Policy Institute, estimates that the new injection of money comes to about $2,400 per student, weighted toward students in low-income, low-performing districts. (In total, the stimulus bills and rescue plans provide schools with an extra $4,000 per student, Griffith found.)

 

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While most schools are closed, many are conducting distance learning efforts and have the need for technology products to support these programs. With the current high demand of necessary tech products to support remote schooling, such as laptops and chromebooks, many manufacturers and suppliers are having a hard time keeping up with the demand, and many folks are running out of luck finding devices and other items to support their efforts.

ThinkEDU works with many suppliers and manufacturers that carry new and refurbished devices and we will dig deep and do our very best to find solutions for you.  Some of our suppliers currently have stock on refurbished MacBooks, Windows laptops and Chromebooks.  Inventory changes rapidly and new and refurbished items come and go quickly, so if you need anything, now is the time to let ThinkEDU get to work for you.

Please let me know if you have any questions or need anything at all.  You can fill out this form OR reach me directly. My contact information is listed at the bottom of this page.

Sincerely,
Rob Bell
School Sales Manager
469-269-6055
email:  rbell@thinkedu.com

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The next generation of education tools are here – and Devicewear protective cases are the perfect fit! Implementing tablets as part of your schools curriculum can be quite a challenge, but protecting your districts investment won’t be with the affordable, quality protection you’ve come to expect from Devicewear products. We have already provided protective cases and covers to school districts around the US and will work with you to provide case solutions that not only offer the best in overall protection and style, but also do so at a price point that makes sense for your budget and needs. Affordable, quality protection within your budget… how about a little style with that? Yes. Devicewear can also add your school logo and colors for a little extra spirit on your new cases as well! Great Customer Service… We take pride in the partnerships we have built over the years with our customers. We listen to our customers’ needs and have the ability to respond and provide solutions that help impact their operations. Great Products… With hundreds of thousands of cases and accessories available, Devicewear can be counted on to be your quality mobile accessory provider. Great Custom Options… Don’t see what you are looking for? Devicewear has the ability to design & manufacture custom solutions to fit your specific needs. Click Here to View the DeviceWear for Schools product line For a Fast, Competitive Quote, Please Email: SchoolSales@ThinkEDU.com or click quote request to the right of this page.

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You work hard and we know it. At Targus, we spend hundreds of hours a year learning about how people work, where they work, and what they need to perform at their best.

With a heritage rooted in the mobility of on-the-go-professionals, we strive to advance the mobile accessories category with cutting-edge, quality-made, productivity-boosting solutions — carrying cases, tech accessories, and peripherals — that enable an ever-changing workforce to perform at their best anytime, anywhere.

Since our founding in 1983 with the debut of the original laptop bag, we’ve grown to become a global brand — with 45 offices worldwide and direct distribution in more than 100 countries — that supports large enterprises and end users alike.

Targus. Everywhere You Work.

TARGUS in EDUCATION

Affordable and quality solutions that create the ultimate learning experience.

Improving Productivity in the Classroom

Targus education solutions are on the forefront of technology and are aimed at helping students, teachers and administrators save time, protect their devices, improve connectivity and increase productivity. Our education division understands that balancing budget constraints and functionality add an additional component. Targus delivers affordable quality solutions that are guaranteed to create the ultimate learning experience

Common Core and Classroom Support

Targus makes life in the classroom simple by supporting requirements for common core technology standards and testing. Our products are easy to use, install and maintain – meaning more time learning and less maintenance.

Accessories for School

Our accessories are designed specifically for education to support classroom deployment or provide peace of mind for those students who are bringing their own devices. Education administrators, teachers and students can rest assured that our quality solutions are dependable and guaranteed to create the ultimate learning experience in any situation.

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MAXCases started with a simple concept – protect mobile technology products in the classroom.

Over the last six years, MAXCases has grown to become an award?winning designer and manufacturer of mobile device protection solutions, accessories, and services for all facets of education. We developed these support products with the administration, classroom, teachers, and students in mind.

As technology continues to evolve with tablets and touch integrated devices, MAXCases continues to be at the forefront of producing mobile technology solutions, specifically to protect, safeguard and enhance these tools we use day in and day out.

The ethos and spirit of our designs are rooted from the direct input from teachers, students, and administrators. Real teachers and students test all MAXCases products in classrooms and real-world environments. This process engages everyone and ensures the perfect fit with any new technology device that benefits the classroom.

Based in Southern California, the MAXCases team works closely with leading technology providers including Apple®, Asus™, Acer™, Dell™, HP®, Microsoft™, Samsung™, Toshiba™, and others. Our customized cases integrate the latest robust materials and designs to maximize protection and comfort while providing a great user experience.

Performance And Protection For Your Valued Devices

Long before they reach the market, every Max product is subjected to an extensive series of drop tests to ensure reliable protection in real world settings. But we don’t stop there. Our unique product development process combines in-lab testing with equally extensive feedback from our valued customers. This collaborative approach yields products resilient enough to withstand intensive daily use, without sacrificing visual appeal. Count on the proven protection delivered by this innovative process with our Extreme Shell, Shield/Shield Xtreme, and X-Band product lines, as well as any of our bags, cases, and accessories.

Durable Shells for Your Laptop

Used to conduct business, do schoolwork, keep in touch with distant loved ones, and store our precious memories, laptops serve an integral role in our daily lives. With a protective laptop case from MAXCases, you can ensure that, wherever you take it, your laptop will be safe from harm. We offer cases for laptops from Acer, Apple, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo and Samsung.

Protective Cases for Your Tablet

When you purchase a protective tablet case from MAXCases, you’re doing more than simply safeguarding against drops and scratches. Feature-packed with bonuses like handstraps, stylus holders, and built-in kickstands, our cases actively expand the functionality of your devices.

Introducing the Max X-Band™

The MAXCases’ Max X-Band™ is a band that attaches to the back of any tablet, providing a functional hand strap to keep your tablet sturdy and steadfast as you work. Made with durable silicone material, the X-Band™ comes in two sizes—small, which is designed for the iPad Mini or other tablets in the 8-10-inch sizes, and large, which will fit iPads or 11-13-inch tablets.

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Lenovo understands the challenges school districts face in transforming education with new models of teaching, learning, and collaborating, all while managing cost, efficiency, and security.

Our education products and services empower K-12 IT leaders, like you, to lead digital districts with turn-key education-built solutions with:

• • Secure infrastructure
  • Rugged and reliable student devices
  • Comprehensive training on the latest classroom management and educational tools

WHY LENOVO FOR K-12 EDUCATION

In K-12, PCs Face a Demanding Life

Reliability and Functionality Are Everything

Education devices must be built to ensure anytime, anywhere learning and priced to fit into a limited IT budget. Lenovo understands these needs. We build to military grade requirements, for products designed to withstand the drops, dings, and spills that are inevitable in any school environment.

Can Your Devices Keep Up With Your Students?

A Day in the Digital Life

Laptops and tablets are becoming more and more integral to learning?—?inside and outside the classroom. Students’ digital devices are in use an average of 10.5 hours a day. During that time devices run the risk of drops, spills, extreme temperatures, and general rough handling.

61% of K-12 students report regularly using laptops for school work, while 53% use tablets or hybrid devices.

 

1. With over 50 million students in the U.S., and the average learner going digital over 10 hours a day.

2. It adds up to more than half a billion hours of yearly use at school, home, and everywhere in between.

 

EDUCATION-BUILT DURABILITY STARTS HERE

Lenovo™ designs for reliability first, creating education-built devices that meet

eight military specifications for performance in hazardous conditions like

liquid spills, extreme heat, dust, and vibration — and that’s just the start.

LENOVO DURABILITY

• Windows security and manageability, including AppLocker® and BitLocker®

• Durable construction and materials, featuring rubber bumpers, reinforced corners, hinges, and ports

• Scratch-resistant displays

• Spill-resistant keyboards with anchored keys that make removal dicult

• Active Protection System keeps drives safe during drops

• Firmware-embedded Absolute® Data & Device Security for fast device recovery

LET LENOVO EMPOWER YOUR DIGITAL DISTRICT

Our tough education-built products, backed by dedicated education services and expertise, help you build a responsive, reliable digital learning ecosystem that starts in the classroom and continues with institution-wide innovation that improves student outcomes and increases IT efficiency.

For more information on Lenovo’s rugged and reliable education-built products

featuring Windows 10 Pro, go to Click Here or fill in the quote form below:

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At Acer we believe that the most valuable part of computing lies in its power to spread knowledge. We see it as our responsibility to provide today’s generation with the instruments they need to develop 21st century skills and succeed in the information age. Acer for Education offers an end-to-end adaptive learning experience comprising easy, reliable and affordable products, education-oriented software solutions and award-winning after-sales service.

Learning Beyond the Classroom

Acer’s extensive line of products supports the learning process at every step, enabling the exploration of all subjects, in all situations and even beyond classroom walls. Our hardware solutions feature tablets, 2-in-1 devices, notebooks, Chromebooks, desktops, monitors and projectors, all designed to support dynamic and interactive learning environments.

Reliable Customer Service

Our award-winning customer service and support is instrumental in helping teachers, students, schools and educational institutions prevent technical issues from disrupting the learning process. Acer also offers Educare – a comprehensive service portfolio that is specifically designed to meet the needs of the education market.

Partners

The 21st century classroom requires more than just a set of devices, and Acer has built the extended ecosystem to provide innovative and comprehensive solutions to the Education community. Along with our ecosystem of partners, we invest in the future of education to provide a better tomorrow for the next generation.

Dependable, Robust and Affordable products

We believe exploration through technology is a right, not a privilege. That is why we make affordable products that are reliable and robust, resulting in lower Total Cost of Ownership.

Adaptive Solutions

Our end-to-end adaptive solutions address all the needs of the Education, including devices and products designed for Intenet-of-Things, Coding and Gamification, education-centred software solutions and after-sales service.

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Today, the pressure on educational institutions to deliver more timely, relevant, and convenient information with fewer resources requires greater efficiency. Students expect a technology environment that allows mobility, flexibility and fast access to curricula and other critical information, while teachers and faculty expect a technology environment that enhances the teaching process and eliminates administrative burdens. HP provides the integrated solutions, services, and consulting expertise to help achieve these goals.

Information Workflow

Improve productivity while saving costs. HP’s solutions lower the cost of printing, help streamline processes and reduce manual paperwork.

Security

Securely manage confidential information. HP’s solutions help you simplify tracking and increase data security.

Cloud & Mobility

Access and print documents efficiently and securely from mobile devices. HP’s solutions help you simplify tasks and print on the go.

HP Managed Services & Solution for Education

Maximize productivity and drive down costs. You might be surprised by the savings and competitive advantage you can achieve with fully optimized and well-managed document management solutions.

Streamline workflows and reduce costs

Optimize your infrastructure, manage your environment, improve your workflow

From logistics to installing your custom images to dynamically configuring new PCs to labeling your devices and data migration, HP Configuration and Deployment Services can save educators and students time, increase productivity, and ensure your new PCs are configured for each end user right out of the box.

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