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Learning on-the-go: Schools get $9 million to support wireless internet for students off campus
- 03-09-2011
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By Joelle Tessler/Huffington Post
Government officials are handing out $9 million to help schools extend wireless Internet connections beyond the classroom. The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday will announce 20 pilot projects that will receive government funding to pay for wireless broadband connections for laptops, smart phones and other mobile devices, which students will be able to take with them after the school day ends. The program is intended to give students – including those from low-income families who may have no other Internet service at home – access to homework assignments, study guides, digital textbooks and other educational resources outside of regular school hours. Called Learning On-the-Go, the program will reach nearly 35,000 students across 14 states in the 2011-2012 school year. (more...)
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