The House passed similar legislation last month that would require schools and libraries that receive federal universal service e-rate subsidies to install Internet blocking software on computers with Internet access. The price of wireless local area networks is falling while wireless capacities are increasing. A new generation of fast, affordable, and standards-based wireless LAN products, which are viewed as alternatives to wired networks, are set to hit the market. Some customers are finding that wireless networks can be cheaper to install and operate than a traditional wired network. The U.S. Department of Education produces or helps to produce occasional free teleconferences about improving teaching and learning.
All programs are free and unrestricted.
Dates, times and program details are subject to change. Presents a special discussion for parents about keeping their children safe. The teleconference is being produced with support from the Pfizer Foundation. Over the past several months, the SLD has been working with representatives from the applicant and vendor communities to streamline and simplify the application process for the 2000-2001 funding year. Significant changes in the application process are anticipated, so the SLD wants to make sure that state officials have the necessary information to conduct their own workshops to assist year three applicants this fall.