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by John Harrington

The Consultant Factor: Measuring the Impact on E-rate Funding Success

Internet access is essential in education—it’s no longer a nice-to-have. The FCC’s E-rate program provides critical funding to help schools and libraries stay connected, but the application process is complex....

by Sheauna Brown

Common Themes in E-rate: 2024 Responses

As the Filing Window closes each year, it is an important time to review and assess trends from previous funding years to better understand the changing needs and priorities of...

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

Why Some Schools Miss Out on Wi-Fi Funding

The E-rate program was designed to ensure every student in every school—regardless of size or geography—has access to reliable internet infrastructure. But as our recent analysis of Category 2 (C2)...

New Reimbursement Process for E-rate Applicants in Latest FCC Order

On May 7, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued an order addressing nineteen appeals related to E-rate reimbursements. These appeals concern situations where service providers either went out of...

Urgent: Senate Moves to End E-rate Funding for Loaner Hotspots

A resolution introduced by Senator Cruz (R‑TX) targeting E‑rate support for off‑campus Wi‑Fi hotspots that schools and libraries loan to students and patrons is making progress in the Senate. While...