Nothing is more important to the success of democracy than robust systems of communications and education.
Communications bind society together.
Education expands its conscience. Without an effective system of communication, we cannot engage in collective action or acquire the inform- ation we need to make sound decisions. Without a strong system of education, we cannot cultivate citizens with the knowledge and skills they need to govern themselves. This sweeping innovation, which ensures students access to telecommunications services through schools and libraries, represents an enormous stride toward realizing the dream of universal access to the basic prerequisites of democracy. Network infrastructure deployment accelerated, and Internet access improved dramatically.