Benton Foundation Applauds FCC's Big Broadband Boost for Education

[Commentary] Today, the Federal Communications Commission improved education for all our young people by providing the tools to connect every school and library to high-capacity broadband -- and Wi-Fi connectivity that delivers critical education tools right to students’ desks. This is a huge win for US education. By modernizing and funding the E-rate program for the 21st century, we will connect even the smallest, the poorest and the most rural classrooms and libraries to the world through the Internet. The actions the FCC takes today are exactly what’s needed to ensure our country’s competitiveness in the 21st century. Connecting all schools to high-speed broadband will help re-establish the US as a global leader in education -- setting an example for other countries that are struggling to improve their educational systems. Now all students will have the opportunity to develop the skills they need to succeed and prosper, and to realize the American Dream.