E-rate Commentary

by John Harrington

October 16, 2024

Finding Clarity: The Crucial Final Step

It’s easy to race through meetings, eager to check things off our list and move to “what’s next.” But there’s one vital step we can’t afford to skip: seeking clarity...

by Patrick Burke

October 16, 2024

Get To Know Your Guides: Patrick Burke

Can you tell us a bit about your background and how you got started in the E-rate industry? My background includes skills like strong communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail,...

by Micah Rigdon

October 16, 2024

USAC Training Recap: Washington DC 2024

I attended the recent USAC training event hosted in Washington DC on October 7th. It was a great chance to return to in-person training from the USAC staff, and I...

by John Harrington

October 9, 2024

Engaging the Genius in the Room: The Leader’s True Role

As leaders, it’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that we need to have all the answers. People look to us for guidance, and our instinct is to...

October 9, 2024

What’s on at the October My E-rate Guide Webinar?

Are you joining us October 10th for our monthly My E-rate Guide Webinar? Each month our experts share tips, explain important aspects of the E-rate process, and answer your questions....

by John Harrington

October 2, 2024

Why Saying “Thank You” Matters: The Power of Gratitude

I’ll admit it—there are days when I get so wrapped up in my to-do list that I move from one task to the next without even pausing to take a...

October 2, 2024

Using E-rate Manager to locate Last Date to Invoice Funding Requests

October 28, 2024, marks the last day that USAC can be invoiced for many FY 2023 funding requests. In fact, as of September 19, 2024, from more than 11.6K funding...

by Brian Stephens

October 2, 2024

Join Us at SHLB AnchorNets 2024

Funds For Learning is excited to attend the Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition’s annual AnchorNets conference October 2-4 in Washington, DC! AnchorNets is the premiere conference for broadband...