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John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

September 24, 2025

When Email Isn’t Enough

Recently, I had a meeting with a colleague who was upset with me. The reason wasn’t the news itself, but the way I delivered it. Here’s what happened: I had...

September 24, 2025

Administrative Window to Open October 15

On September 23, 2025, USAC announced that the administrative window for Funding Year 2026 will open on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. The admin window precedes the annual Form 471 filing...

September 23, 2025

Proposed Fourth Quarter USF Contribution Factor

On September 15, 2024, the FCC released the proposed contribution factor for the fourth quarter of 2025 at 38.1 percent. The contribution factor requires telecommunications companies to pay a percentage...

John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

September 18, 2025

Integrity, Leadership, and the Dash

Integrity is central to leadership. It means being honest with those we lead, serve, and support. It means making commitments that are sincere and being willing to do the very...

John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

September 18, 2025

Filing Urges FCC to Maintain E-rate Support for School Bus Wi-Fi

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering whether to eliminate E-rate support for school bus Wi-Fi services. In response, the New York State E-rate Coordinator recently submitted comments urging the...

John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

September 18, 2025

E-rate Updates: Trainings and Cybersecurity Pilot

Training Opportunities USAC recently completed two in-person E-rate training events and is expanding its offerings this fall with a series of online webinars. The in-person sessions provided applicants and service...

Jonathan Wilson

by Jonathan Wilson

September 18, 2025

Highlights from the 2025 E-MPA Annual Meeting

The E-rate Management Professionals Association (E-MPA) hosted its 2025 Annual Meeting in Denver on September 8, bringing together consultants, school representatives, and service providers committed to the success of the...

by Elizabeth Oglevie

September 18, 2025

Guide Spotlight: From Intern to Full-Time E-rate Guide

From Intern to Full-Time at Funds For Learning I first heard about Funds For Learning (FFL) at a career fair while I was in college. I remembered how much the...