The Schools and Libraries Internet Access Act
The Schools and Libraries Internet Access Act

Author: E. J. Tauzin

Publisher:

Published: 1999-04-01

Total Pages: 63

ISBN-13: 9780756711559

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Witnesses include: Lois M. Gerber, Chairman of the Board, National Independent Private Schools Association; Kent Lassman, Deputy Director, Technology and Communications, Citizens for a Sound Economy; Kelly Klegar Levy, Acting Associate Administrator, Office of Policy Analysis and Development, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Dept. of Commerce; Cheryl Parrino, CEO, Universal Service Administrative Company; Christopher J. Wright, General Counsel, Federal Communications Commission; and Representatives Thomas G. Tancredo and Jerry Weller.

Education and Technology Initiatives
Education and Technology Initiatives

Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Commerce

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13:

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This hearing examined federal and private sector programs that provide assistance to schools and libraries to ensure that telecommunications technologies are being used effectively by schools. Topics include: local, state and national information infrastructures; program development; the role of technology; increase in funding; access to the Internet and technology "haves" and "have nots"; the E-rate; teacher training; partnership projects; corporate support; evaluation efforts; and technological advancement and the future of education. Included are the statements of: Forrest J. Fisher, Director, Education Technology Support Center, Education Service District 105; Brent D. Frey, Supervisor of Computer Services, West Shore School District; Carlotta C. Joyner, Director, Education and Employment Issues, General Accounting Office; Jane J. Prancan, Executive Director, US West Foundation; Marilyn Reznick, Vice President, Education Programs, AT&T Foundation; Linda Roberts, Director, Office of Educational Technology and Special Advisor to the Secretary on Technology, Department of Education; Tom W. Sloan, Delaware State Librarian; Joseph W. Waz, Jr., Vice President, External Affairs, Comcast Corporation; and Nancy M. Mitchell, Director, Education Market Group, Pacific Bell. (AEF)