E-rate Commentary

by John Harrington

Unlocking Collective Genius: Reflections from Our FFL Off-Site

At Funds For Learning, we don’t just guide clients—we guide each other. This week, our team came together for our annual off-site gathering, and as always, the energy, ideas, and...

How Survey Data Drives Positive Change in the E-rate Program

Power can be found in many forms. What places do we see power at work? Electricity. Nuclear plants. Waterfalls. Different Levels of Leadership. Thunderstorms. Engines. People. People are powerful. People...

by Neal Brautigan

E-rate Filing Window Recap: Lessons Learned

Reflecting on the recent E-rate filing window, it’s a great time to consider what we’ve learned and how we can improve for the future. This year, we saw several strategies...

by John Harrington

Serving on Purpose: What Board Leadership Teaches Us

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the privilege of attending two incredible annual conferences—each uniquely impactful, both deeply aligned with my purpose: serving others through leadership. From the tech-forward...

What to Expect in the 2025 Applicant Survey

Each year, the E-rate applicant survey provides a valuable opportunity for schools and libraries to share their voices—and shape the future of the E-rate program. As the 2025 survey approaches,...

15 Years of Feedback: The Legacy of the E-rate Applicant Survey

For the past 15 years, Funds For Learning has been dedicated to gathering invaluable feedback from the E-rate community through our annual E-rate Applicant Survey. This milestone marks a significant...

by Patrick Burke

The Filing Window is Over – Now What?

Great job on submitting your Form 471! Now that the filing window is closed, here are some steps to help you move forward smoothly: Get Ready for PIA Questions PIA...

by John Harrington

Neatness Counts: A Reflection on Loss, Routine, and What Really Matters

I’ve been thinking a lot about routines lately—not the kind you read about in productivity blogs, but the quiet, personal rhythms that shape our days without fanfare. For over sixteen...