1 High-speed internet is absolutely vital to modern K-12 education. That may seem obvious, but a lack of broadband connectivity can have a severe impact on both student learning and school operations. To support equity in education statewide, the Illinois State Board of Education and Illinois Board of Higher Education teamed up in 2000. They developed the member-driven Illinois Century Network (ICN) to provide internet connectivity to every public K-12 school in the state, free of charge. “It is pretty clear that students who do not have access to high-speed internet cannot participate in the modern world of rich-media, interactive content, and live interactive video sessions or streaming video,” says Robin Woodsome, manager, ICN Field Operations. “For schools across the country, t

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