Zoom and Google Outages: How Schools Should Prepare for Tech Problems

Expectations are that Biden will start by working to expand broadband access for students and teachers, a crucial need during COVID-19 Advertisement [Verizon -- Advertisement](7hdWm32Nm:m:1:3125711346:1D66666F09A9EDA9FD593974773585CA:r) Strategies and solutions for ed-tech leaders - January 29, 2021 [1920 258 max (1)] EdWeek Tech Leader [Image of a computers in a classroom.](7hdWm32Nm:m:1:3125711346:1D66666F09A9EDA9FD593974773585CA:r:2303973) [Classroom Technology](7hdWm32Nm:m:1:3125711346:1D66666F09A9EDA9FD593974773585CA:r:2303973) [Here's What Educators Should Expect From the Biden Administration on Education Technology](7hdWm32Nm:m:1:3125711346:1D66666F09A9EDA9FD593974773585CA:r:2303973) Expectations are that Biden will start by working to expand broadband access for students and teachers, a crucial need during COVID-19. 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