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<p class=MsoNormal>This is not the CIPA NPRM I had mentioned previously, but
this is a very exciting development. The FCC is asking for comment on a number
of subjects in relation to broadband implementation, technology literacy, and
how the e-Rate Program can be modified to facilitate this process. They are
asking for case studies, exemplars, and any other data or ideas on how to
support broadband implementation across the country. They appear to be open to
a wide range of solutions, so this is an excellent time to show them what your
district or library is doing to increase broadband utilization or increase
information literacy in your community. If you are a district struggling with the
prohibitive costs of broadband implementation, then now is the time to tell
your story, and let them know what your district needs to succeed in your
efforts.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>If you are interested in submitting comments, you will find
the instructions for submitting them in the document. The timeline is tight;
initial comments are due by the 20<sup>th</sup>, so if you plan to respond, you
will need to work quickly.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-family:
"TimesNewRoman\,Bold";color:#010101'>COMMENT SOUGHT ON BROADBAND NEEDS IN
EDUCATION, INCLUDING CHANGES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"TimesNewRoman\,Bold";
color:#010101'>TO E-RATE PROGRAM TO IMPROVE BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><a
href="http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-09-2376A1.pdf">http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-09-2376A1.pdf</a>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Monotype Corsiva"'>Sabrina
Carson</span><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Monotype Corsiva"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>e-Rate and Procurement Customer Support<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Willamette
Education Service District</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>2611
Pringle Rd SE</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Salem,
OR 97302</span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>P:
503.540.4495</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>F:
503.540.2962</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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