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Weekly News Digest

July 23, 2024 — In addition to this week's NewsBreaks article and the monthly NewsLink Spotlight, Information Today, Inc. (ITI) offers Weekly News Digests that feature recent product news and company announcements. Watch for additional coverage to appear in the next print issue of Information Today.

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Funds for Learning Issues an Approval of the E-rate Program Expansion

Funds for Learning announced the following:

On July 18, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to approve an expansion of the E-rate program to include support for off-premises use of Wi-Fi hotspots and wireless internet services. This initiative intends to ensure that students and library patrons can access essential educational resources, even outside of school and library buildings, by providing funding for Wi-Fi hotspots and wireless internet services.

A statement issued by Funds for Learning reads, in part:

We commend the FCC for working to ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive in a connected world. The approval of this initiative represents a forward-thinking approach to the E-rate program, aligning it with the realities of today’s educational landscape. 

Funds For Learning is hosting a webinar on July 25, 2024, “to discuss the application process, eligibility criteria, and how to maximize the benefits of the E-rate Program Expansion.” Registration is required.

For more information, read the press release.



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