Majority in CoSN Survey Say E-rate Should Boost Home Connectivity

Update FCC E-rate to support kids' home connectivity, said 90% of school leaders surveyed by the Consortium for School Networking. CoSN asked about back-to-school plans in the age of COVID-19. And 54% of school districts surveyed plan to access funds for distance learning from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief program. In addition, 86% want E-rate to cover cybersecurity. Budget cuts to school system IT departments are expected in 42% of those surveyed. CoSN surveyed 227 respondents during its national conference last month.