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by John Harrington

Beyond the Brainstorm: Follow-Through is Key to Success

I love ideas. One of my favorite things to do, both personally and professionally, is brainstorm. When I need a solution or I want to strategize, I break out a...

by John Windhausen

Welcome to the Pushme/Pullyu World of Broadband Policy

Those of us who are dedicated to solving the digital divide are suffering from whiplash. The FCC has recently taken several courageous steps to make broadband connectivity more affordable for...

by Patrick Burke

Back to School, Back to E-rate

As the new school year approaches, it’s the perfect time for E-rate applicants to start planning for their technology and internet needs for the next E-rate Funding Year. Ensuring that...

by Heidi Leonard

Applicant Spotlight: Mahpiya Luta, Formerly Red Cloud Indian School

Located in the heart of the Pine Ridge Reservation in southwestern South Dakota, Mahpiya Luta (formerly Red Cloud Indian School) stands as a beacon of educational and cultural preservation for...

Funds For Learning Responds to Court Decision Threatening Future of ‘Mission-critical Support’ for Schools and Libraries

On July 24, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled in Consumers’ Research v. FCC that the annual $8 billion Universal Service Fund (USF) broadband subsidy...

by John Harrington

Fuel Your Passion: The Power of Giving Back

Giving back is more than a noble gesture; it’s a powerful catalyst for personal and communal transformation. My personal life mission is to empower transformational growth for a brighter future....

US Court Rules USF Mechanism Unconstitutional

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently ruled the current Universal Service Fund (USF) mechanism unconstitutional. Here are the key points and implications of this decision: Current...

by Brian Stephens

Wi-Fi Hotspots Added to E-rate Program

On July 18, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission voted to adopt a Report and Order updating E-rate program rules to include Wi-Fi hotspot equipment and services as eligible for Category...