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The chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has made a proposal that would abridge the digital divide—and what she calls the “homework gap”—in an untraditional way.

FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel has proposed that federal funding be provided to equip school buses with Wi-Fi, potentially closing the homework gap by that much more. I don’t know if any kids are going to do any work at 7:20 in the morning or right after the last bell has rung, but it certainly can’t […]

FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel has proposed adding Wi-Fi to the nation’s school buses to help close the homework gap.

The FCC will open another emergency connectivity fund application window next week, which is likely to be the final one.

Recap of House hearing on "Connecting America: Oversight of the FCC"

Millions were dispersed across 12 states and territories to develop stronger internet infrastructure, a key mission in the Biden administration agenda.

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The coronavirus pandemic that began in 2020 brought into focus the digital divide, in other words, the haves and the have-nots when it comes to consistent internet access.

The additional funding will go towards schools in the U.S., Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the District of Columbia.

McLean, VA (PRWEB) January 20, 2022 -- WHATThe past two years have seen a significant shift in the educational paradigm. Now more than ever, online learning