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by John Harrington

February 11, 2013

State of the E-ducation Union

On the eve of President Obama's state of the union address, I would like to offer my thoughts on the state of education in the United States today, and one...

February 7, 2013

USAC Service Provider Call Notes – February 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. Funds For Learning has provided the following synopsis...

February 7, 2013

Spring 2013 Service Provider Trainings Announced

USAC will hold two training sessions for E-rate service providers this spring. The trainings are designed to present timely information to help service providers comply with E-rate rules and regulations....

February 5, 2013

Form 470 Deadline Reminder

Applicants are reminded that the last day a Funding Year 2013 Form 470 may be filed is February 14, 2013. Filing on or before this date will allow an applicant...

by Nick Shipley

February 5, 2013

Digital Learning Day 2013

On February 6, 2013 school districts, administrators, teachers and students are championing the innovative use of technologies in the classroom and demonstrating how digital tools have helped improve student success...

February 4, 2013

FCC Approves USAC Cost Savings Proposals

On February 1, 2013, the Federal Communications Commission's Office of Managing Director approved USAC's recommendations to improve the efficiencies and effectiveness of their program integrity procedures.

January 31, 2013

USAC Schools and Libraries Committee Meeting Notes – 1/28/13

The USAC Schools and Libraries Committee held their Quarterly Board meeting on January 28, 2013. The members of the Committee reminded E-rate stakeholders that the FY 2013 Form 471 is...

January 31, 2013

USAC Releases Quarterly Report: $350 Million for Possible Rollover

On January 31, 2013, the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) released their quarterly report for the second quarter of 2013. The Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) estimates that they have...