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Tag: Education
Senator King cites TLC in op-ed
Posted by Neil Arnold & filed under Press Release.
Senator Angus King (D-ME) and FCC commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel wrote an op-ed in Roll Call on December 10th, 2014 advocating for a new, modernized version of the E-Rate program. They credit the current version of E-Rate with bringing internet connectivity to the nation’s schools.
$500,000 grant to help fund technology for island, coastal schools to collaborate, use distance learning
Posted by Neil Arnold & filed under In the news.
Bangor Daily News’ Abigail Curtis writes about the USDA grant, which will be used to purchase video conferencing devices and hub equipment for distance learning opportunities in 15 island and coastal schools.