Over at The Hill, DLN Executive Director John Bailey argues that the needs of our current and future classrooms demand streamlined E-Rate program, attuned to the demands of 2013 rather than 1996. Building off the foundation of DLN’s E-Rate Policy Brief , this article continues the important conversation happening in the weeks leading up to the September 16th deadline for comments on the NPRM.
The digital revolution has transformed modern life. Now, it is shaping the future of education. Through advanced technology, educators and innovators are working to empower teachers, transform traditional classrooms and ensure students receive individualized, high-quality instruction. But without faster broadband connections and a modernized E-Rate program, the promise of these next-generation models of education could be at risk.
The Hill: New Education Models Need a New E-Rate