E-rate Commentary

by Nicholas Shipley

February 1, 2012

Digital Learning Day: Bridging the Funding Divide

Today school districts, administrators, teachers and students are encouraging the innovative use of technology, showing how digital tools have helped improve student success by participating in Digital Learning Day.

by Brian Stephens

January 16, 2012

NEW RULE: Equipment trade-ins

Have you ever seen Real Time with Bill Maher?* Toward the end of the show, there is usually a segment called "New Rules," which consists of short quips about politics...

by Stephen Sharp

January 13, 2012

Thirteen Things to Avoid During the Filing Window

The Stress Management Center and Phobia Institute in North Carolina estimates that 17 to 21 million people in the U.S. have a diagnosable phobia of Friday the 13th. So fair...

by John Harrington

December 18, 2011

Reshaping Education in America

I recently read and wrote a review of Disrupting Class, by Clayton Christenson. The author's basic premise is that the Internet is about to reshape education in America. In the...

by Brian Stephens

December 15, 2011

We Couldn’t Have Said it Better Ourselves

Have you read our open letter and petition to increase the size of the E-rate fund? The response so far has been amazing! Over 1,000 parents, community members, and school...

November 18, 2011

Beware the Ides of March

There is a desperate need for a standard Form 471 filing deadline, allowing applicants to plan for each year. It has previously been recommended that the FCC establish a set...

by Stephanie Winfrey

November 17, 2011

Consult The Dictionary

What is a consultant? Long trusted Merriam-Webster's dictionary defines a consultant as "one who gives professional advice or services." In USAC's October 28 Schools and Libraries News Brief, you will...

by Cathy Cruzan

October 19, 2011

Let’s Date Ourselves

Can we establish a permanent E-rate filing window from January 15 to March 1? When it comes to the E-rate, there are numerous topics that we can - and should...