Local Public School Wifi restriction on iOS devices

Hello, I'm inquiring about the specific mechanisms that contribute to why some non-restricted websites have been blocked from being accessed in practically every device at a local public school. I and my other peers currently have access to the internet, passing its authentication and login requirements. However, some sites that are not even blocked ( which can be accessed on a laptop ) are not allowed on mobile device, why is that so? Is there any solution to this issue? Websites that contain important information based on different subjects are essential in letting students learn on the go and in the library partly because the library is always booked full with students and computers are always occupied leaving numerous students without access to proper internet connection. I appreciate any feedback and thank you for looking into this inquiry.

And if the site in question doesn't work even when not connected to the school's network, then it's a fault in the design of the web site, perhaps using Flash content or otherwise not being designed for mobile devices, and that would be something you would need to address with the company running the web site.
In either case, this does not appear to be an issue with the iPod touch, per se, and so is not something anyone here can offer much help with.
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