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MB Nation – Grant Recipient Updates
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Johnson & Wales University
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Cornerstone Christian Academy
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Kona Community School for Adults
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A Laptop, a Connection, and a Cap and Gown: What Belinda’s Story Tells Us About the Cost of Closing Doors
Every so often, a single story does the work of a hundred white papers. Sean Gonsalves’ recent piece for Community Networks, “A Cap, Gown, and Connection,” is one of those. It’s the story of Belinda Parker-Mendoza, a 45-year-old mother on San Antonio’s East Side who walked onto her college campus for the first time to pick up her cap and gown.
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AI Equity in Schools | Mobile Beacon
Article Share this Article Schools Are Going All‑In on AI. Can the Internet Keep Up? May 2026 | 6 minute read “It’s irresponsible to not teach AI. We have to. We are preparing kids for their future.” — Stephanie Elizalde, Superintendent, Dallas Independent School District The conversation around artificial intelligence in education has reached a tipping point. According to a 2025 Microsoft report, 86% […]
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Digital Wish and Mobile Beacon Connect Schools
Media Advisory For Immediate Release Digital Wish and Mobile Beacon Expand Affordable Connectivity and Device Access for Schools New offerings include donated SIM cards, Chromebooks, and tablets to help schools restore hotspot lending and support student connectivity LINCOLN, R.I. – May 01, 2026 – Digital Wish, in partnership with Mobile Beacon, is expanding affordable connectivity […]
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Nonprofit Pushes FCC for Broader E-Rate Expansion to Tackle Homework Gap
The North American Catholic Educational Programming Foundation (NACEPF) and its affiliate, Mobile Beacon, are voicing strong support for a petition filed by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and other advocacy groups that calls for expanded eligibility within the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) E-Rate program. This petition seeks to extend the program’s benefits beyond […]
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NACEPF and Mobile Beacon Urge the FCC Not to Adopt Additional Unnecessarily Restrictive Requirements for Wi-Fi Hotspots Funded Through E-Rate
The North American Catholic Educational Programming Foundation, Inc. (NACEPF) and Mobile Beacon advocate for flexible, data-driven policies within the E-Rate Program’s recent expansion to close the Homework Gap. We caution against imposing unnecessary restrictions that could limit participation and connectivity for schools and libraries across the country. “We believe the FCC should allow program participants […]
Read more NACEPF and Mobile Beacon Support Calls for Reconsideration of Certain E-Rate Program Limitations
The North American Catholic Educational Programming Foundation, Inc. (NACEPF) and Mobile Beacon express their strong support for the petitions filed by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and other stakeholders, including the Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition (SHLB), the Open Technology Institute, the Benton Institute for Broadband & Society, and Common Sense Media.
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Don’t Overdo School Wi-Fi Lending Restrictions, FCC Told
By Christopher Cole Law360 (October 7, 2024, 4:18 PM EDT) — An educational nonprofit and school broadband provider are asking the Federal Communications Commission for flexibility in how anchor institutions such as public libraries, colleges and nonprofits can use federal funds to loan out Wi-Fi hot spots off premises. The North American Catholic Educational Programming […]
Read more NACEPF and Mobile Beacon Respond to the FCC’s Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding E-Rate Funding for Hotspot Lending Programs
The North American Catholic Educational Programming Foundation, Inc. (NACEPF) and Mobile Beacon commend the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its decision to expand E-Rate Program funding eligibility to Wi-Fi hotspots and mobile broadband services for off-premises use. This is a critical step toward closing the digital divide and addressing the persistent homework gap. However, we […]
Read more NACEPF and Mobile Beacon Support FCC’s Vote on Funding Hotspot Devices through E-Rate
The North American Catholic Education Programming Foundation Inc. (NACEPF) and Mobile Beacon, applaud the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) vote to make E-Rate funding eligible for school and library hotspot lending programs. Expanding access to E-Rate, one of the most significant sources of funding for educational institutions, will guarantee schools and libraries have the resources they […]
Read more NACEPF and Mobile Beacon Submit Reply Comments In the Matter Addressing the Homework Gap through the E-Rate Program
The North American Catholic Programming Education Foundation (NACEPF) and Mobile Beacon submitted comments on January 29, 2024, in response to the Federal Communications Commission in the Matter of Addressing the Homework Gap through the E-Rate Program. NACEPF and Mobile Beacon strongly support the NPRM’s proposal to make E-Rate funding available for off-premises connectivity for students […]
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