The FCC approved commissioner Tom Wheeler’s proposal for the modernization of the E-rate program in a 3-2 vote this morning. The proposal includes reconfiguring the E-rate program to allot more funding for broadband connectivity in U.S. schools. E-rate is a federal subsidy service that provides funding for telecommunications for schools and libraries. “This is a huge step in the right direction for students across the nation,” CEO of Funds For Learning, John Harrington, said in a prepared statement. “Passing the E-rate Modernization Order means that the FCC is moving toward restoring on-campus connectivity, so that all schools and libraries have access to affordable Internet that supports the use of educational technology.” Read more…
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