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"E-Rate: Views on Discounted Telecommunication Services for Schools and Libraries," Lake, Snell Perry & Associates/Tarrance Group.

http://198.5.6.209/pubs/eratereport.html#views

Focus of Study:

National poll results and state reports of E-rate services

Findings:

National poll results indicate that voters strongly favor the continuation of discounted telecommunication services to schools and libraries.
Half of voters polled use the school or library for Internet access on a weekly or daily basis.
Voters are in strong agreement that Internet access in schools and libraries improves educational opportunities for all Americans.
Voters strongly favor schools and libraries in rural and high poverty areas receiving discounts so they have the same affordable access and availability of technology as schools and libraries in wealthy areas.
Nearly 8 out of 10 voters in every demographic subgroup favor these areas receiving discounts, with majorities strongly in favor.
Voters favor schools and libraries continuing to receive discounted telecommunications services.
Support for discounts to these areas is strong regardless of current awareness surrounding the discounts.
Reports from Local Communities by state include an overview of the communities and districts using the discounted services; descriptions of how the telecommunication services were implemented; reactions of technology coordinators and administrators to the services provided as a result of the discounted funding.

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Home \| News & Research \| Research \| E-Rate: Views on Discounted Telecommunication Services for Schools and Libraries "E-Rate: Views on Discounted Telecommunication Services for Schools and Libraries," Lake, Snell Perry & Associates/Tarrance Group. http://198.5.6.209/pubs/eratereport.html#views Focus of Study: National poll results and state reports of E-rate services Findings: National poll results indicate that voters strongly favor the continuation of discounted telecommunication services to schools and libraries. Half of voters polled use the school or library for Internet access on a weekly or daily basis. Voters are in strong agreement that Internet access in schools and libraries improves educational opportunities for all Americans. Voters strongly favor schools and libraries in rural and high poverty areas receiving discounts so they have the same affordable access and availability of technology as schools and libraries in wealthy areas. Nearly 8 out of 10 voters in every demographic subgroup favor these areas receiving discounts, with majorities strongly in favor. Voters favor schools and libraries continuing to receive discounted telecommunications services. Support for discounts to these areas is strong regardless of current awareness surrounding the discounts. Reports from Local Communities by state include an overview of the communities and districts using the discounted services; descriptions of how the telecommunication services were implemented; reactions of technology coordinators and administrators to the services provided as a result of the discounted funding. Home \| News & Research \| Research \| E-Rate: Views on Discounted Telecommunication Services for Schools and Libraries ©2001 Riverdeep Interactive Learning Limited. All rights reserved.