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October 2, 2024

FCC Releases Cybersecurity Resource Guide

Today, the FCC and the Department of Education, with input from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), released a vital resource guide designed to help schools and libraries assess...

October 2, 2024

FCC Announces Petitions Filed for Reconsideration of E-rate Hotspot Order

The FCC recently announced that petitions have been filed for reconsideration of its E-rate Hotspot Order, issued earlier this year. On September 24, 2024, the FCC released a public notice...

by John Harrington

October 2, 2024

Why Saying “Thank You” Matters: The Power of Gratitude

I’ll admit it—there are days when I get so wrapped up in my to-do list that I move from one task to the next without even pausing to take a...

by Heidi Leonard

October 2, 2024

Strategies for a Successful FY25 Administrative Window

As we approach the 2025 E-rate funding year, it’s essential to implement effective strategies to successfully navigate this complex process. Here are several key recommendations to optimize your approach: Stay...

October 2, 2024

Using E-rate Manager to locate Last Date to Invoice Funding Requests

October 28, 2024, marks the last day that USAC can be invoiced for many FY 2023 funding requests. In fact, as of September 19, 2024, from more than 11.6K funding...

by Brian Stephens

October 2, 2024

Join Us at SHLB AnchorNets 2024

Funds For Learning is excited to attend the Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition’s annual AnchorNets conference October 2-4 in Washington, DC! AnchorNets is the premiere conference for broadband...

September 27, 2024

FFL Submits FY25 ESL Reply Comments

Funds For Learning submitted reply comments regarding the updated Eligible Services List (ESL) for Funding Year 2025. In this update, two critical services, Wi-Fi hotspots and wireless internet services, are...

by John Harrington

September 25, 2024

Staying Calm: Leading with Poise Through Challenges

As leaders, we set the tone. The attitude and presence we bring, especially when facing challenges, ripple through our teams. We have the chance to steer our teams toward success—or,...