The article focuses on the role of Internet in learning. Learning is promoted when information resources and discourse around artifacts and ideas are readily and routinely available to teachers and students. While there is considerable debate over the value of Internet in the U.S. elementary education  K- 12, that is kindergarten through 12th grade, which starts at about five years old and finishes at around 17 years old, naysayers can only slow down the process. In this article, the ways in which the Internet uniquely supports learning are explored. At first authors argue why students need access to information resources. Authors then describe two projects that link children with Internet-based resources. Again, authors argue, as why discourse is central to learning and education, and present two projects encouraging all manner of communication over the Internet. Finally authors discuss a significant challenge that stands in the way of realizing the Internet's potential in K-12, creating a robust, reliable technological infrastructure.