E-rate Commentary

John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

October 30, 2025

The FFL Compass: Staying True to Our North Star

Every organization faces moments when direction matters most — moments when choices ripple outward, shaping culture, client trust, and long-term impact. At Funds For Learning, we’ve built a simple but...

by Funds For Learning

October 30, 2025

Coming next week: 2025 E-rate Trends Report

Next week, Funds For Learning will release the 2025 E-rate Trends Report, our annual analysis of how schools and libraries are connecting learners, what’s working well, and where improvements are...

by Alexa Old Crow

October 28, 2025

Discovering Community at the ATALM Conference in Cherokee, NC

This month, I had the privilege of attending the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums (ATALM) Annual Conference in Cherokee, North Carolina, a gathering that brought together hundreds of...

Cathy Cruzan, CEMP

by Cathy Cruzan

October 23, 2025

Mentorship: The Power of Lifting Others in Leadership and Learning

At The Journal Record’s 2025 Women of the Year Forum Themed “Women Leaders Mentoring the Next Generation” the central theme was one that resonates deeply across industries and generations: the...

Michelle Jackson

by Michelle Jackson

October 23, 2025

SHLB Prep: How to Get the Most from This Year’s Conference

The annual Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition Conference is one of the most valuable opportunities for E-rate professionals to gain insights, connect with peers, and stay ahead of...

John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

October 16, 2025

Walk the Halls, Meet the Future

This week I joined the CoSN CTO Academy for a site visit to Wichita Public Schools in Kansas. I serve on the CoSN board, and although my daily work at...

October 16, 2025

E-rate Admin Window: What It Is and How to Make the Most of It

Each year before the E-rate funding request filing window opens, there’s a key preparation period known as the Administrative Window. During this time, in the fall and early winter, schools...

John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

October 8, 2025

Say “Heck Yes” or Say No

Time is not neutral. Every yes borrows from something else. When I say yes to work my heart is not in, I am taking time from the places I can...