Rosenworcel Praises E-rate's 20 Years, Wants to Expand Efforts to Address Homework Gap
E-rate school and library USF support has done much, but more efforts are needed, said FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel at an E-Rate event Wednesday. She praised Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., and former Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., for spearheading the 1996…
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legislation that authorized the program's creation 20 years ago. "Connecting our schools and libraries is not enough. Because preparing the next generation for digital success now requires connections not just at school -- but at home," she said according to written remarks. "More can be done to address the Homework Gap. Carriers across the country are pitching in by making available low-cost broadband service. Libraries everywhere from Maine to Missouri are loaning out wireless hot spots -- and letting students borrow connectivity for schoolwork. Rural school districts are putting Wi-Fi on buses and turning ride time into connected time for homework. Communities are mapping out where free online access is available for student use. These efforts deserve applause. More importantly, they deserve expansion."