FOLLOW THE MONEY (AND CABLES): Ever wonder who's paying the Internet bill in your local public schools and libraries? The FCC's "State School Connectivity Profiles" takes a look at E-rate funding in 13 states, along with benchmark pricing for broadband services and the regional institutions that decide how the money is spent. Based on data compiled by local state agencies and EducationSuperHighway, the report offers a wealth of information (some might say too much) about how each of the 13 states makes decision about bandwidth spending.
