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November 20, 2024

E-rate Program Improper Payment Error Rate Drops Below Statutory Threshold

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a significant milestone for the E-rate program. For Funding Year 2024, the improper payment error rate dropped to 1.27%, a notable decrease from...

by John Harrington

November 20, 2024

Celebrating Collaboration: Funds For Learning’s Annual Guide Appreciation Week

At Funds For Learning, we recognize that achieving meaningful outcomes in the E-rate program requires more than expertise—it takes collaboration, dedication, and the unwavering commitment of every team member. That’s...

by Todd Lawrence

November 20, 2024

Recap of the West Virginia Department of Education E-rate Training in Morgantown, WV

The recent E-rate training hosted by the West Virginia Department of Education in Morgantown, WV, was a success. The event brought together a diverse group of technology professionals from across...

by Micah Rigdon

November 20, 2024

Why We Celebrate Guides at FFL

At Funds For Learning, Guide Appreciation Week is an honored tradition, an opportunity to recognize the heart and soul of our organization—our Guides. Since its inception in 2018, this week...

November 20, 2024

Your Guides On The Move: Insights from the 2024 ATALM Conference

Last week, Cathy Cruzan and I had the privilege of attending the 2024 Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums (ATALM) conference in beautiful Palm Springs, California. Surrounded by stunning...

by John Harrington

November 19, 2024

Open Letter to Commissioner Brendan Carr

An Open Letter to Commissioner Brendan Carr, Incoming FCC Chairman – January 2025 Dear Commissioner Carr, On behalf of Funds For Learning, congratulations on your selection as the next Chairman...

by John Harrington

November 13, 2024

Staying the Course: E-rate’s Enduring Value

Change is on the horizon, bringing new opportunities and possibilities. For those of us in the E-rate community, this change energizes our commitment to connecting students, schools, and libraries across...

November 13, 2024

Prepare Before the Holidays: E-rate Administrative Window

There is no busier time for many of us than that of the holiday season, starting with Halloween and running through New Year’s Day. During this time, schools host not...