Faster Internet in the Nation's Poorest Schools and Rural Areas

The government has recently released funds through its E-Rate program that will allow local schools and libraries to tap into faster internet connections known as "dark fiber." While the lines will not necessarily give rural communities the fastest internet possible, it will significantly increase speeds. Read the entire New York Times article by clicking here.

Something we have been discussing at in my courses lately is how we can get technology (quality technology) in the hands of those who need it most. I will soon be posting our students' thoughts on the importance of being technologically literate. In order to quench your thirst for student thought I have included some of our Media Squad's very own connections and questions about the article they discussed in-class:

"They are trying to think of a faster service, all while I'm trying to think of a faster way to get to class..."

"Why only faster internet for poor schools? Why not for all schools?"

"Will the communities and schools get charged a lot [of money] because it is in a rural area?"

"How come they're only now doing this stuff?"

"How can we get this service faster?"

Progressive Thinking,

C.S.