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USAC Announces E-Rate Training Events

On May 22, 2025, USAC announced upcoming in-person events and virtual training sessions, including conferences and webinars, to provide guidance on the E-Rate program. The in-person and virtual sessions include:...

USAC to Fully Fund Eligible Category One and Two E-rate Requests

On May 20, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) will fully fund all eligible Category One and Category Two E-rate requests for...

by John Harrington

The Strength of Stillness: Why Calm Is a Competitive Advantage

In today’s world of hyper-speed communication, instant answers, and perpetual urgency, it’s easy to believe that reacting quickly is always best. But over the years, I’ve come to appreciate a...

by John Harrington

The Consultant Factor: Measuring the Impact on E-rate Funding Success

Internet access is essential in education—it’s no longer a nice-to-have. The FCC’s E-rate program provides critical funding to help schools and libraries stay connected, but the application process is complex....

by Sheauna Brown

Common Themes in E-rate: 2024 Responses

As the Filing Window closes each year, it is an important time to review and assess trends from previous funding years to better understand the changing needs and priorities of...

by Micah Rigdon

Your Guide to Making a Difference with the 2025 Applicant Survey

Each year, the E-rate program connects thousands of schools and libraries with the funding they need to provide essential broadband access. But beyond the numbers and paperwork, there’s a powerful...

by John Harrington

The Power of a Better Question

Last week, I revisited a topic that’s easy to underestimate—but impossible to ignore once you experience its impact firsthand: the art of asking smarter questions. Thanks to Arnaud Chevallier’s recent...

by Hunter Paige

How the E-rate Trends Report Benefits Your School or Library

If you’re involved in the E-rate program, you know it can feel like a moving target—policies change, priorities shift, and staying on top of trends is essential. That’s why the...