Washington state public schools to spend $8.8M to boost student internet access

With $8.8 million federal funds in pocket, Washington's Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is planning to enter contracts with internet providers to expand connectivity for students across Washington. OSPI says the funds will allow it to finance internet access for up to 60,000 low-income students through the end of the 2020-21 academic year, through agreements with private partners. Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal said in a statement that internet access was…