I've been handed a question from Tottori Prefecture
in Japan which is exploring a "sister state" relationship
with Vermont about "connecting schools"

        2. Satellite TV exchange

        Would  it be possible for a school in Vermont
        and a school in`Tottori to set up a satellite TV
        exchange program?  We would like to know how many
        schools  (divide into elementary, junior high and
        middle schools, high schools) have the necessary
        equipment, and if any of the schools have engaged in
        international exchanges with schools in foreign
        countries before using satellite TVs

Besides the Satellite TV option, what other options
do Vermont schools have access to ?

        - how many have DSL or faster connections

        - how many could support iChat-like sessions
        in a classroom setting ?

        - anyone experimenting  with PC/Internet based
        video conferencing in a classroom setting ?

        - anyone want to ?