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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...

by Brian stephens

October 23, 2024

Come See Us at SETDA!

Funds For Learning is proud to support the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) as a corporate member. We are excited to be attending SETDA’s annual Leadership Summit & Ed...

by John Harrington

October 16, 2024

Finding Clarity: The Crucial Final Step

It’s easy to race through meetings, eager to check things off our list and move to “what’s next.” But there’s one vital step we can’t afford to skip: seeking clarity...

by Patrick Burke

October 16, 2024

Get To Know Your Guides: Patrick Burke

Can you tell us a bit about your background and how you got started in the E-rate industry? My background includes skills like strong communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail,...

by Micah Rigdon

October 16, 2024

USAC Training Recap: Washington DC 2024

I attended the recent USAC training event hosted in Washington DC on October 7th. It was a great chance to return to in-person training from the USAC staff, and I...

by John Harrington

October 9, 2024

Engaging the Genius in the Room: The Leader’s True Role

As leaders, it’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that we need to have all the answers. People look to us for guidance, and our instinct is to...