SHLB in the News

February 16, 2024

Utility Companies Push Back Against FCC's New Pole Regulations

February 1, 2024

Broadband Coalition Asks NTIA To Help Lower Pole Costs

January 24, 2024

Districts, SHLB Coalition Applaud FCC Approval of E-rate Funds for Wi-Fi on School Buses

October 28, 2021

OP-ED: "Emergency Connectivity Fund: The case for flexibility and more money"

October 12, 2021

"FCC announces second wave of emergency connectivity funding"

September 14, 2021

"It's time for ISPs to pay into service programs, FCC told"

 August 24, 2021

"The pros and cons of state broadband grants"

July 29, 2021 

"Infrastructure deal firms up $65B for broadband expansion"

July 14, 2021

OP-ED: "Connecting anchor institutions to broadband requires access to poles

July 9, 2021

"Congress fails schoolkids struggling to learn online"

June 30, 2021

"Libraries and telehealth tackle health-care gap full force"

June 23, 2021

OP-ED: "Schools and libraries can act now to bridge the digital divide"

June 22, 2021

"The power of anchor institutions in community connectivity"

June 14, 2021

"Like taxing horseshoes: Landlines wane, sap U.S. broadband aid"

March 18, 2021

"FCC pressured to produce broadband maps ahead of infrastructure push"

March 17, 2021

"CARES Focused on Learning, States Alone on Privacy Laws, Texas’ Broadband Problem"

March 16, 2021

"Two new bills could put a dent in technology’s ‘homework gap"

March 16, 2021

"Next infrastructure bill aims to end "digital divide"

March 15, 2021

"How the pandemic is reshaping education"

March 12, 2021

"How to help slash your community's digital divide in education"

March 11, 2021

"Timing of $7 billion E-rate expansion has education advocates eyeing long-term connectivity planning over quick fixes"

March 11, 2021

"New Jersey says digital divide among students is 'closed'"

March 09, 2021

"One year in, broadband access and telehealth are two big winners under COVID-19"

February 24, 2021

"Experts discuss the importance of rural perspective for policymaking"

February 19, 2021

"Millions of Americans can't get broadband because of a faulty FCC map. There's a fix"

January 22, 2021

"A new broadband policy agenda for schools, health and library ‘anchor institutions’"

January 22, 2021

"E-Rate expansion likely at the top of Rosenworcel’s agenda as FCC Acting Chair"

December 14, 2020

OP-ED: "The broadband mapping flaw that's harming healthcare and education"

October 13, 2020

"Shortcomings in telehealth revealed by increase in demand from pandemic"

September 17, 2020

OP-ED: "COVID-19 increases demand for telemedicine, but America still isn’t prepared"

September 08, 2020

"Schools unprepared for likely rash of cyberattacks, warn security experts"

August 28, 2020

"Remote education is forcing the U.S. to confront the digital divide"

August 26, 2020

"In rural Nevada, bridging the education 'digital divide' largely means improving internet access"

August 18, 2020

"Back-to-school help for students without internet"

August 07, 2020

"Broadband scarcity looms over virtual school year"

July 11, 2020

"Hundreds of educators signal support for $5.25B remote learning bill"

July 07, 2020

"Back-to-school looms for kids without Wi-Fi — and Congress"

May 28, 2020

"Bridging the digital divide in a work-from-home era"

May 12, 2020

"Latest COVID-19 Package Would Boost Home Broadband"

April 23, 2020

"Coronavirus school shutdowns threaten to deepen U.S. 'digital divide'"

April 19, 2020

"How to reach students without internet access during coronavirus? Schools get creative"

April 10, 2020

"House lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to expand telehealth services"

April 09, 2020

"When school is online, the digital divide grows greater"

April 01, 2020

"Pandemic Sparks a Run on Hotspot Devices for Students"

March 24, 2020

"Libraries Want to Turn Bookmobiles Into Free Wi-Fi Trucks During Coronavirus Lockdown"

March 20, 2020

"Here’s What Schools Can Do For the Millions of Students Without Internet Access"

March 18, 2020

"COVID-19 Shines Light on 'Digital Divide' Across the US"

March 18, 2020

"Wi-Fi May Slow, But Low-Income Access Is Key COVID-19 Issue"

March 17, 2020

"FCC Tries To Keep Low-Income Houses Online Amid COVID-19"

March 07, 2020

"Virus-driven shift to online classes brings home the digital divide"

January 27, 2020

"For Remote Tribes, Free Airwaves Licenses Mean Chance to Connect"

January 24, 2020

"'Overbuilding' Pits Faster Web Speeds Against New Coverage"

January 16, 2020

"Crosby Kemper on Becoming the Next Director of IMLS"

January 15, 2020

"Pai Praised for Schools, Libraries Broadband Efforts"