E-rate Commentary

John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

November 5, 2025

E-rate and the Federal Shutdown: What Schools and Libraries Need to Know

Introduction The federal government shutdown has renewed questions across the education community: Will E-rate funding be delayed? Could application reviews or payments be disrupted? While headlines focus on political gridlock...

John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

November 5, 2025

Advancing CoSN’s Mission Together

For nearly thirty years, I’ve worked alongside educators, policymakers, and technology leaders to help schools and libraries connect their communities with faster internet and better learning opportunities. It’s work that...

Michelle Jackson

by Michelle Jackson

November 5, 2025

AnchorNets 2025: Turning Connectivity into Community Impact

Last week I participated in the 13th annual AnchorNets 2025 conference hosted by the SHLB Coalition in Crystal City, Virginia. Over the two days, I found meaningful engagement, practical take-aways,...

John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

October 30, 2025

The FFL Compass: Staying True to Our North Star

Every organization faces moments when direction matters most — moments when choices ripple outward, shaping culture, client trust, and long-term impact. At Funds For Learning, we’ve built a simple but...

by Funds For Learning

October 30, 2025

Coming next week: 2025 E-rate Trends Report

Next week, Funds For Learning will release the 2025 E-rate Trends Report, our annual analysis of how schools and libraries are connecting learners, what’s working well, and where improvements are...

by Alexa Old Crow

October 28, 2025

Discovering Community at the ATALM Conference in Cherokee, NC

This month, I had the privilege of attending the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums (ATALM) Annual Conference in Cherokee, North Carolina, a gathering that brought together hundreds of...

Cathy Cruzan, CEMP

by Cathy Cruzan

October 23, 2025

Mentorship: The Power of Lifting Others in Leadership and Learning

At The Journal Record’s 2025 Women of the Year Forum Themed “Women Leaders Mentoring the Next Generation” the central theme was one that resonates deeply across industries and generations: the...

Michelle Jackson

by Michelle Jackson

October 23, 2025

SHLB Prep: How to Get the Most from This Year’s Conference

The annual Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition Conference is one of the most valuable opportunities for E-rate professionals to gain insights, connect with peers, and stay ahead of...