E-Rate

The goal is to support the ongoing quality of teaching and learning in U.S. educational institutions by offering them complete access to advanced telecommunications and information resources via
the E-Rate Program.

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The Challenge – Bridging the Connectivity Gap

Ensuring that American students develop the skills needed for quality jobs and global competition increasingly depends on interactive, technology-driven learning.

 

However, this progress is hindered by the Connectivity Gap—less than 30% of U.S. schools have the necessary broadband to support modern teaching methods.

 

The Cost Cutters is committed to closing this gap by equipping classrooms with next-generation technology through the E-Rate Program.

 

Established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), this program provides affordable telecommunications services to eligible educational institutions across the country.

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