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FCC commissioner to cover broadband use in education

UT - Office of Public Affairs  Fri, 09/18/2009 - 2:41pm

Commissioner Meredith Atwell Baker of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will speak during a forum and press conference at The University of Texas at Austin Monday, Sept. 21, on the importance of broadband Internet technology for distance learning to prepare high school students for higher education.

The event, held in conjunction with an FCC Broadband Field [...]



 

Wednesday Community Meeting to Discuss Future of Pearce

Planning Ahead, Austin  Tue, 07/14/2009 - 1:00am

A community meeting to explore options for students of Pearce Middle School, as a result of Education Commissioner Robert Scott’s decision to close the school, will be held at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 15. The meeting will be in the gymnasium of Pearce, located at 6401 N. Hampton Drive. Translation services, a light dinner and childcare will be provided.