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by Funds For Learning

October 24, 2025

John Harrington Named Candidate for CoSN Board of Directors

Funds For Learning CEO John Harrington has been named a Corporate Candidate for the upcoming CoSN Board of Directors election. John currently serves on the CoSN Board, having been appointed...

John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

October 24, 2025

FFL Submits Recommendations to Modernize the FY2026 E-rate Eligible Services List

Funds For Learning® has submitted comments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in response to the proposed Eligible Services List (ESL) for Funding Year 2026. Our filing urges the Commission...

Cathy Cruzan, CEMP

by Cathy Cruzan

October 23, 2025

Mentorship: The Power of Lifting Others in Leadership and Learning

At The Journal Record’s 2025 Women of the Year Forum Themed “Women Leaders Mentoring the Next Generation” the central theme was one that resonates deeply across industries and generations: the...

Michelle Jackson

by Michelle Jackson

October 23, 2025

SHLB Prep: How to Get the Most from This Year’s Conference

The annual Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition Conference is one of the most valuable opportunities for E-rate professionals to gain insights, connect with peers, and stay ahead of...

John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

October 16, 2025

Early E-rate Data Shows Strong Growth in Wi-Fi and Security Infrastructure

Early E-rate bidding data for FY2026 show not just more activity, but a notable shift in what schools and libraries are requesting. With the number of early Form 470 filings...

John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

October 16, 2025

Walk the Halls, Meet the Future

This week I joined the CoSN CTO Academy for a site visit to Wichita Public Schools in Kansas. I serve on the CoSN board, and although my daily work at...

October 16, 2025

E-rate Admin Window: What It Is and How to Make the Most of It

Each year before the E-rate funding request filing window opens, there’s a key preparation period known as the Administrative Window. During this time, in the fall and early winter, schools...

John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

October 8, 2025

Early E-rate Bidding Activity Signals Strong Start to FY2026

The E-rate bidding season is off to a strong start, with the number of Form 470 requests for proposals (RFPs) filed between July and September 2025 at the highest level...