Upgrading K-12 Networks for Digital Learning

August 8, 2016

Upgrade the Internet access in every

public school classroom in America so

that all students can take advantage of

the promise of digital learning.

Our mission

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Startup: Education The Leona M. and Harry B.

Helmsley Charitable Trust

Timothy and Michele BarakettFoundation

Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Devon and Pete Briger

The Learning Accelerator Philip and Alicia Hammarskjold The A.L. Mailman Foundation

Hank and Bonnie Miller Family Leeds Family Foundation Maverick Capital Foundation

Ford Foundation Sappi Ideas that Matter Strategic Grant Partners

Our funders

The Clovis Municipal School District can attribute a measurable increase in reading and math proficiency to the digital curriculum offered by Pearson's SuccessMaker.

Clintondale Community Schools (MI) "flipped" their 9th grade classrooms and saw increased test scores and graduation rates

School of One sites in New York build a personalized learning experience for math students leading to gains 1.5 times the national average

Digital learning is transforming education

Montana Digital Academy available in 97% of high schools and offers every course needed to graduate

EducationSuperHighway States

I have always believed that every child can learn-no matter their

circumstances or background. But as leaders, we must also give

our students the tools they need to succeed…that means

providing every school with access to high-speed Internet

For many of New Mexico’s kids, this commitment will be a game-

changer, allowing students to access tools and content where it

matters most: in the classroom.”

Governor Susana Martinez

Bandwidth needs are growingK-12 schools are increasing digital learning and number of connected devices

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Bandwidth needed over the next 20 years

Bandwidth needs are growing 50% per year in schools using digital learning

~35x growth

Why should schools upgrade, and why now?

E-rate funding and rule changes have created an

UNPRECEDENTED, SHORT TERM OPPORTUNITY

to connect schools to fiber and create more upgrade options

We help accelerate

broadband upgrades.

We work with providers to…

Our district consulting team works with school districts to help them understand the opportunity to upgrades and work with providers to ensure students get the connectivity needed to meet those goals.

Connect schools to fiber

Upgrade schools to minimum goals of 100kbps/student

Our message to districts

• Bandwidth demands are increasing dramatically, you need networks that can support this long-term growth

• Technology infrastructure purchases should therefore be thought of as long-term investment decisions

• E-rate modernization will provide more money and more options for you to make the technology infrastructure purchases you need

• You have a limited time to act• Fiber construction opportunity ends in 2018• Wi-Fi budget must be used by 2019

• You should talk to providers to find out your options!

Our programsOur consulting programs are designed to help districts work with providers to upgrade

Champion districts towards upgrades based on research findings

Research technology and provider options by engaging with the provider community

Help districts release and manage high quality 470/RFPs and understand rules

Provide technical and implementation support as needed towards success

Understand and provide education for districts to get their buy-in towards upgrades

Great progress in New Mexico in 2015

• Supported 20 Districts in New Mexico with upgrades

• 12 districts had full pre-post RFP support and went to RFP

• 8 districts that did not engage in pre-RFP work but went to RFP

OutcomeWhat We Did

• Assessed landscape and surfaced potential broadband savings opportunities

• Encouraged providers to respond to RFPs by presenting compelling information on available E-rate funding

• Recommended and supported a RFP for lit fiber, leased fiber & fiber construction to address need for scalable bandwidth capacity for districts

• Received 23 RFP responses across 8 districts (known so far)

• Conducted cost analysis on RFP bids received to support districts’ evaluation efforts & eventual selection of network solutions

Who We Supported

EducationSuperHighway supported 20 districts seeking procurements in the 2015-2016 cycle

40 Schools upgraded their bandwidth in 2016

District # of schools E-rate % Previous Total Bandwidth (Mbps)

New Total Bandwidth

(Mbps)

Bernalillo Public Schools 9 90% 96.5 6000

Bloomfield Schools 1 90% 25 10000

Central Consolidated Schools 8 90% 460 60000

Cobre Consolidated Schools 1 90% 9 100

Deming Public Schools 1 90% 45 100

Farmington Municipal Schools 7 80% 6000 60000

Gadsden Independent Schools 1 90% 9 1000

Gallup-McKinley County Schools 3 90% 300 3000

Hondo Valley Public Schools 2 90% 25 100

Jal Public Schools 3 80% 15 500

Socorro Consolidated Schools 2 80% 20 10000

West Las Vegas Public Schools 2 90% 1.5 200

Weighted Average per District 175 Mbps 3775 Mbps

All districts supported received scalable fiber connections and paid $0 in special construction costs because of E-rate and the state match program. Service providers received ~$15M for

special construction.

Broadband Program Case Study

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MODERATE• Technology use is variable and typically

driven by individual teachers; devices are primarily in labs and on carts.

• 30% concurrent users

MEDIA RICH• Every student has a technology-enabled

learning experience during the school day.• Cloud-based services• 80% concurrent users

FULL USE (1:1)• Technology is widely available; most

students interact with a computing device most school days.

• Moving services to the cloud• 50% concurrent users

104 Mbps

149 Mbps

198 Mbps

Moderate Full Use (1:1) Media Rich

2018 Circuit Size (Mbps)

1,050 kbps/Student

1,500kbps/Student*

1,995kbps/Student

With 99 students, this school will need 149 Mbps by 2018 to meet digital learning

goals

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Service Type

Lit Fiber

Leased Dark Fiber

Wireless

Fiber Construction

Provider Provider B Provider B Provider A

Service Type Lit Fiber Lit Fiber Self-Provisioned

Bandwidth 100 Mbps 1 Gbps 1 Gbps+

Contract Length 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years (on Maint.)

NRC - $3,750 $3,918,007

MRC/Maintenance $3,558 $9,982 $30,000

$228,590 $462,478 $639,074 $780,246$535,971$905,639

$1,235,858$1,554,434

$4,073,008 $4,223,008 $4,373,008 $4,523,008

Year 5 Year 10 Year 15 Year 20

Provider B (100 Mbps) Provider B (1 Gbps) Provider A

Total Cost per Provider

Looking forward to 2016 – New Mexico

Project Start Summer/Early Fall

Identify & Outreach

Research & Prepare Plan

Buy-In, Funding & Vendor Selection

Implementation

E-rate DeadlineFeb – Mar

RfP Filing Window Fall

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Identify & Outreach

Research & Prepare Plan

Buy-In, Vendor Selection

Implementation

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fiber

We have kicked off projects with 8 districts and are planning to outreach to 120 more over the coming months.

Districts we are working with

• Portales Municipal Schools

• Cloudcroft Municipal School District

• Pojoaque Valley Public Schools

• Quemado School District

• Silver Consolidated School District

• Mountainair Public School District

• Sw Aeronautics Mathematics And Science Academy

• Las Vegas City School District

Our New Mexico Broadband Consulting Team

Juliann Igojuliann@educationsuperhighway.org

District Consultant

Brian Shihbrian@educationsuperhighway.org

Network Consultant

Aarti Bhatnagaraarti@educationsuperhighway.org

Project Lead

Hayley Beershayley@educationsuperhighway.org

District Consultant

Going forward

• Help service providers find K-12 opportunities• Compare & Connect K-12, service provider view coming soon

• Generate qualified leads for service providers:• Identify districts that need upgrades and network builds• Educate districts on the opportunity to act now• Generate qualified target lists of schools needing upgrades

• Support streamlined and efficient bidding• Help districts create high-quality technical specs for RFPs• Inform service provider community of bid opportunities

OUR GOAL: Connect school districts and service providers to drive upgrades while enabling both to take maximum advantage of E-rate funding and options

Key questions for service providers

• We work with service providers to identify opportunities to align with school districts in need:

• What is your service area?• What are your service offerings?• Where are you interested in expanding?