E-rate Commentary

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...

by Verlyne Jolley

October 3, 2011

Calculation Proclamation

As discussed in my recent commentary, "Truth or Dare," the FCC has made a significant change to the discount calculation methodology for FY2012. This change raises several concerns.

by Verlyne Jolley

September 27, 2011

Truth or Dare?

How many times have we heard the following statement? "USAC/SLD cannot make E-rate policy, only the FCC can do that." Yet in practice, most of us know this is simply...