A new free tool launching later this year will provide critical information on K-12 internet pricing and availability across the nation.
The tool, called Connect K-12, will provide actionable internet speed and pricing information on K-12 broadband connectivity across America using publicly available data from the federal E-rate program. It will equip state and school district leaders with the information necessary to continue to drive school network upgrades toward the 1 Mbps per student goal.
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The tool also will report national and state connectivity trends to ensure that the E-rate program continues to effectively support school broadband access.
Laura Ascione is the Editorial Director at eSchool Media. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland's prestigious Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
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