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September 20, 2013

Funds For Learning Submits NPRM Comments to the FCC

On September 16, 2013, Funds For Learning¬Æ submitted comments to the FCC in response to the E-rate Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Funds For Learning¬Æ presented the FCC with the following...

September 20, 2013

The FFL 2.0 E-rate Budget Calculator

The current FCC "priority" funding system excludes most applicants from receiving internal connections support and may soon deny many applicants support for any services, even Internet access.

by Aprille Sowder

September 13, 2013

USAC Service Provider Call Notes – September 2013

USAC's Schools and Libraries Division hosts monthly service provider conference calls, providing information and guidance for vendors participating in the E-rate program.

September 13, 2013

Funds For Learning Announces New Vice President

On September 10th, 2013, Funds For Learning announced the promotion of Verlyne Jolley to Vice President.

September 12, 2013

FCC Acting Commissioner Discusses E-rate Reform

On September 10, 2013, FCC Acting Chairwoman Mignon L. Clyburn addressed an audience at an education technology event hosted by Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands, Common Sense Media, the LEAD Commission,...

by Nick Shipley

September 9, 2013

You’re Invited to the Third Party Party

Around this time last year, Verlyne wrote about the "fun house procedure" that required third party validation for school's internal data system for National School Lunch Program data.

by John Harrington

September 5, 2013

Who Will Take a Stand for Pelican City School District?

In the recent Senate hearing on E-rate 2.0, Senator Begich of Alaska asked about the fate of E-rate funding for Pelican City School District, a small school with less than...

September 4, 2013

FY 2013 Application Review Analysis

Summer is now over, kids are back at school, and focus is on the E-rate program. While many FY 2013 applicants have received commitments, many are still going through the...