FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel Visits Rural Arizona to Discuss Closing the Homework Gap

Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel continued her 2024 Connectivity Tour, focused on closing the Homework Gap, with a visit to Winters’ Well Elementary School in Tonopah (AZ). She was joined by Saddle Mountain Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Mike Winters to meet with parents, teachers, and school staff to discuss access to broadband for students in rural communities through the federal E-rate program and how updates to this foundational program can improve internet access to students regardless of where they live. “Visiting rural Arizona made it made clear that if we want our children to succeed in this digital age then we need to ensure they can access the internet. It’s a simple concept, but an all too important one, especially for kids in rural communities,” said Chairwoman Rosenworcel. “Every child deserves internet access at home to thrive, regardless of their background or zip code. By modernizing the E-Rate program to provide hotspots to students, the FCC is committed to making this a reality for both rural and urban communities nationwide.”