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Monday, June 17th, 2024
 
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Louisiana is trying to expand internet access. Rural schools say it's taking too long.

By ADAM DAIGLE | Acadiana Business Editor​ ​ ​

Happy Monday and welcome back to the Acadiana Business Newsletter. Let's get on to the headlines and skip the jibber jabber: 

Using federal funds, Louisiana launched a multi-year effort to bring high-speed internet to underserved areas. But the process has moved slowly, meaning many rural educators and students remain disconnected.

“There are so many families in those communities that don’t have access to any form of internet,” said Donnie Choate, technology coordinator for the school district in Bienville Parish, where state data shows over 60% of residents lack high-speed internet.

Read the full story here.

Have a great day and thanks for reading. 

 
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