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Chalkbeat · September 23, 2026 · On the brief until October 7, 2026

Feds target school internet subsidies in ed-tech backlash even as Trump touts AI

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THE AI ANGLE
schools face pressure to prepare students for an AI job market while limiting screen time

The Federal Communications Commission is reviewing the federal E-Rate program, which provides billions of dollars annually for school internet access. This review introduces the possibility of eliminating subsidies or requiring screen time restrictions and parental opt-out policies, creating tension with educators who rely on the funding for daily operations and instruction.

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THE TEACHING ANGLE
How should schools balance internet and device access for basic operations and learning with the push to limit student screen time?

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