E-rate Commentary

by Brian Stephens

October 21, 2022

Estimating Cybersecurity’s Impact on C2 Funds

As E-rate applicants, service providers, and industry experts continue to debate the benefits and challenges of adding next-generation firewalls and other cybersecurity products and services to the E-rate program’s Eligible...

by Brian Stephens

October 5, 2022

Celebrate E-rate’s 25th Anniversary with Funds For Learning

Funds For Learning cordially invites you to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the E-rate program with us at 25 Years of E-rate: A Reception and Celebration, hosted by the Schools,...

by John Harrington

September 30, 2022

Digital Equity Plans Close Homework Gap

The U.S. Department of Education Office of Educational Technology (OET) hosted a National Digital Equity Summit this week at their headquarters in Washington, DC. Stakeholders from around the United States...

by Brian Stephens

September 9, 2022

Cyber Attacks Threaten Communities

This week, one of the largest school districts in the country – Los Angeles Unified School District – was the target of a ransomware attack, causing interruptions in critical systems...

by Brian Stephens

In Appreciation of CIOs

On July 22, the Funds For Learning E-rate Guides had the honor of hosting an interview session with Cory Boggs, Chief Information Technology Officer at Putnam City Schools in Oklahoma...

by Brian Stephens

Home Connectivity Study Shows Higher Traffic, Lower Speeds After School Hours

On July 14, 2022, the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) released its 2022 Student Home Connectivity Study, a report highlighting “at-home internet connectivity, with a special focus on the home-to-school...

by Brian Stephens

Summer is Here! Three Things to Check Before June 30

I’m not sure about y’all, but here in Oklahoma it feels like summer has already begun: With the official start of summer next week – and the end of Funding...

by John Harrington

Permanent Support Needed to Keep Students Connected

The last of the Emergency Connectivity Funds (ECF) will soon be committed. This support was intended to keep students online whenever necessary, regardless of their physical location, and the $8.5...