President Obama's ConnectEd proposal, which he announced in June, calls for providing virtually all American students with "next-generation broadband and high-speed wireless in their schools and libraries," as well as provide technology training for teachers and promote personalized education software and devices.  The president's plan specifically proposes changes to the federal E-rate program, which provides  supports technology services and connectivity in public schools and libraries, particularly in disadvantaged communities.  Relying on funding from small fees on telephone bills, the program generates about $2.4 billion a year. Obama has asked the Federal Communications Commission to consider rechanneling and increasing funding through the program, with the goal of giving 99 percent of the nation's schools access to high-speed broadband and wireless Web connections within five years. To read further, please visit http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/DigitalEducation/2013/12/obama_touts_connectEd_digital_education_program.html .