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USDLA Public Policy

There are dozens of public policy issues related to digital/distance learning near and dear to the hearts of the USDLA Board of Directors and its members. Our most recent focuses include:

  • The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within education
  • The lack of US distance/digital learning preparedness in our K-12 schools
  • Workforce development pertaining to micro credentialing and re-training our workforce
  • How to make more secondary education more accessible through digital/distance learning

Be sure to tune into our Free Friday Webinars and National Distance Learning Week (NDLW) where you can hear from experts on the educational policies shaping our country.

Share your Voice on Public Policy: Let us know what you’d like to learn in our upcoming Public Policy webinar series by clicking here to complete the proposal form. Webinars are one-hour and include Q&A. Questions, thoughts, ideas? Send an email to committee chair Alexandra Salas: asalas@usdla.org.

USDLA Announces Public Policy Week (PPW)

We will be hosting a Public Policy Week (PPW) starting in 2024. Stay tuned for additional details.

Shared Public Resources

Despite concerns, only 3% of colleges have developed student policy on AI
https://universitybusiness.com/despite-concerns-only-3-of-colleges-have-developed-student-policy-on-ai/

Political Interference in Higher Ed
https://www.aaup.org/issues/political-interference-higher-ed

House and Senate Far Apart on Education Funding for Fiscal Year That Begins Oct. 1
https://www.acenet.edu/News-Room/Pages/House-Senate-Far-Apart-Education-FY-24.aspx

Commentary – What Brown Center scholars will be watching in education policy and politics in 2023
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/what-brown-center-scholars-will-be-watching-in-education-policy-and-politics-in-2023/

Are School Reforms Liberal, Conservative, or Populist? Populism and Education Policy Opinions in the United States, Journal of School Choice, DOI: 10.1080/15582159.2023.2211799
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15582159.2023.2211799

The National Digital Inclusion Alliance NDIA

FCC – Federal Communications Commission legislative proceedings and actions
www.fcc.gov

SBLN State Broadband Leaders Network – WHO is YOUR state broadband Director? Click on your state in the Broadband Directory

To Stay Up-to-date on E-rate, Rural Health Care, Spectrum Policies and Broadband Legislation
Sign up for SHLB Updates here

CooleyEd  Education Policy, Technology & Business Check out updates here

National Broadband Map – Searchable by Address Search Now

Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education  Go Now

Need to troubleshoot your internet connection?  Here is What to Do When Your Internet’s Not Working

All Connect – Allconnect.com has curated a new set of Internet availability resources Check out:
https://www.allconnect.com/blog/back-to-school-speed-up-your-home-internet
https://www.allconnect.com/blog/student-internet-safety-guide
https://www.allconnect.com/blog/student-internet-deals-tech-discounts

Affordable Internet and Digital Learning Resources:

Home and Family Online Safety Resources