E-rate Commentary

November 15, 2012

Funds For Learning Delivers Petition to FCC Chairman

On November 12, 2012, Funds For Learning provided a letter to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski containing over 1,700 signatures of parents, community members, and E-rate stakeholders in support...

by Micah Rigdon

November 9, 2012

To BEAR, or to SPI: that is the question.

With the passing of the invoicing deadline for recurring services, I am reminded of a question I am frequently asked: "should my school BEAR or SPI to receive our E-rate...

November 7, 2012

To Gift Or Not To Gift…

After the anticipation of returning to my roots to attend the USAC training in my home state of New Jersey, I was greeted by some much welcomed cooler weather, fall...

by Peter Kaplan

November 2, 2012

SLD Applicant Training Outreach Suggestion

I attended the SLD applicant training session in Atlanta on October 18th and saw many familiar faces. The SLD trainings are worthwhile events, and I have no doubt that applicants...

by Tiffany Garner

October 18, 2012

Dear FCC: Please Don’t Break Spring Break

Yes, it's that time of year again! Students and teachers are looking forward to the holidays, but E-rate administrators are awaiting the announcement that could make or break theirs.

by Verlyne Jolley

October 5, 2012

Third Party Validation: It’s a Three Ring Circus

Is third party validation some sort of bureaucratic fun house? You know, the kind with the mirrors that distort your face and trick you into running into a wall? Let...

September 11, 2012

Harrington To Attend New York Times’ Schools For Tomorrow Conference

Funds For Learning CEO John Harrington has been invited to attend the New York Times' Schools For Tomorrow conference on September 13, 2012 in New York City. The by-invitation-only conference,...

September 10, 2012

Funds For Learning Comments on SECA Petition

On August 10, 2012, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Public Notice soliciting comments on a petition filed by the State E-rate Coordinators Association (SECA). SECA's July 27 petition...