The new law is based on competition. In the past, until last Thursday, big government tightly managed a few large communications companies. In exchange for their services, these companies enjoyed monopoly status. The Telecommunications Act is intended to lead to a new era of competition. For each of our children to have his or her fair chance to make the American Dream come true, each needs to be taught both with and about the latest technology.
Networked computers have the power to boost learning in numerous ways.
In a technology trial in Oxnard, California students' statewide test scores jumped from below the 40th percentile to the 92nd. It changes the dynamic of the classroom. Learning, rather than teaching, becomes the focus. In our public schools all children need a fair chance to learn with and about information age skills. You can already see what can be delivered for schools.