E-rate Commentary

by Micah Rigdon

Your Guide to Making a Difference with the 2025 Applicant Survey

Each year, the E-rate program connects thousands of schools and libraries with the funding they need to provide essential broadband access. But beyond the numbers and paperwork, there’s a powerful...

by John Harrington

The Power of a Better Question

Last week, I revisited a topic that’s easy to underestimate—but impossible to ignore once you experience its impact firsthand: the art of asking smarter questions. Thanks to Arnaud Chevallier’s recent...

by Hunter Paige

How the E-rate Trends Report Benefits Your School or Library

If you’re involved in the E-rate program, you know it can feel like a moving target—policies change, priorities shift, and staying on top of trends is essential. That’s why the...

by John Harrington

Investing in Professional Growth: A Personal Reflection

This week, I had the privilege of attending the High Performance Boards Program at IMD in Lausanne, Switzerland. Thanks to the support of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), I joined leaders...

Why Your Input Matters: Stories from E-rate Applicants

Funding for schools and libraries is becoming more and more important as we look toward the future. The E-rate program was built to help close learning gaps, and make sure...

by John Harrington

Love the Problem, Not the Solution

“Fall in love with the problem, not the solution.”This advice from business leader Dave Nilssen rings especially true for me—and for any leader who’s wrestled with change, innovation, or impact....

by Heidi Leonard

Fifteen Years of Your Feedback Shaping E-rate

The applicant survey transcends being a mere collection of questions. It serves as a bridge between organizations and their clients, a vital tool for understanding and enhancing services. Imagine it...

by John Harrington

Leading with strength, guided by humility.

The Power of Humble Confidence A few years ago, I found myself on stage at a conference with industry leaders from across the country. I had been invited to share...