Connect K-12 Report Shows 59% of U.S. School Districts Now Meet FCC Internet Connectivity Benchmark
Almost 28 million students attend schools that still lack adequate bandwidth to support digital learning
WASHINGTON —Connected Nation’s “Connect K-12” program has released its report on U.S. school connectivity for E-rate Funding Year 2021, which includes findings on the nation’s progress toward meeting the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC’s) bandwidth goal of 1 Mbps per student.
In partnership with Funds For Learning, Connected Nation has also refreshed its connectK12.org website, which provides freeinternet speed and pricing intelligence to help state and district leaders compare progress with their peers, identify potential alternative broadband solutions, and ultimately negotiate better deals for services.