Issue Brief: Internet Access in Public Schools

Title:	Issue Brief: Internet Access in Public Schools
Description:	This Issue Brief presents data on internet usage in the schools based on nationally representative surveys of regular public schools in 1994, 1995, 1996, and 1997. Questions addressed include: How much progress have schools made?; What is the availability of Internet access in instructional rooms?; What is the outlook for achieving Internet access by 2000?; What educational and community groups are supporting telecommunications in the schools?; and As schools obtain Internet access, what challenges remain for educators?
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Cover Date:	February 1998
Web Release:	February 26, 1998
Print Release:	February 26, 1998
Publication #:	NCES 98031 General Ordering Information
Center/Program:	NCES
Authors:	John Bare, Knight Foundation, and Anne Meek (ESSI)
Type of Product:	Issue Brief
Survey/Program Areas:	Fast Response Survey System (FRSS)
Keywords:	Internet Access in Schools Public Schools
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