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by Patrick Burke

November 6, 2024

FY2025 Filing Window: School Bus Wi-Fi, Hotspot Lending, and Final Year of C2 Budget Cycle

As we enter the E-rate Funding Year (FY) 2025 filing window, schools and libraries have valuable opportunities to expand connectivity for students and patrons. Support is available for Wi-Fi on...

October 30, 2024

FCC Releases the 2025 E-rate Eligible Services List

The FCC has published the official Eligible Services List (ESL) for the 2025 E-rate funding year. This document outlines the categories of services and equipment eligible for discounts under the...

by John Harrington

October 30, 2024

The Silent Challenge: A New Way to Engage in Meetings

In a world that encourages constant input, I’ve discovered a quiet challenge that has transformed the way I engage with others: forcing myself to simply listen. No commentary, no editorializing,...

by Michelle Jackson

October 30, 2024

Wrapping Up E-rate Funding Year 2023: Essential Steps for Applicants

As Funding Year 2023 for the E-rate program draws to a close, applicants should focus on finalizing any remaining tasks related to their Funding Request Numbers (FRNs). Here are the...

October 30, 2024

2024 E-rate Trends Report Is Here

We are excited to release the 2024 E-rate Trends Report, offering key insights into how E-rate funding supports schools and libraries across the United States. This report, built on data...

October 30, 2024

Funds For Learning Nominates Scott Hansen to the USAC Board of Directors

We are pleased to announce the nomination of Scott Hansen, Chief Technology Officer for the Manatee County School District in Florida, to the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) Board of...

by John Harrington

October 23, 2024

Step Into Creativity: How Walking Fuels Fresh Ideas

Picture this – it’s 3:00 pm on a Thursday. You’re staring at a task you started a few hours before with no real movement. You’re at a productivity standstill. How...

October 23, 2024

New FCC Compliance Guide on E-rate Support for Wi-Fi Hotspots

On October 18, 2024, the FCC released a Small Entity Compliance Guide following its July 2024 Report and Order, which updated E-rate program rules to allow the off-premises use of...