FUNDING TECH IN SCHOOLS: On December 11, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved an increase of E-Rate’s $2.4 billion funding cap by $1.5 billion. The increase makes the program the third largest source of federal funding for schools. The additional funding will come from telephone service fees, which will increase by $1.90 per year per phone line. The 3-2 FCC vote fell neatly along party lines, as Democrat and Chairman Tom Wheeler saw it as “a moral issue” of “the preparation of the next generation,” while Republican FCC member Michael O’Reilly responded, “It still amazes me how some people find it so easy to give away others’ hard-earned income.” Read more…
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