E-rate Commentary

by John Harrington

What’s a Leader to Do?

This past week, everything seemed to go sideways. My email account locked me out. There were banking issues that took hours to untangle. Messages weren’t going through. Phone calls dropped....

by John Harrington

It’s a Pleasure, Not Pressure

Last week, I had the privilege of hearing cricket legend Kapil Dev speak. Someone asked him about the pressure elite athletes face — the constant scrutiny, the demand to perform,...

Strengthening K–12 Cybersecurity: Why Your Voice Is Needed Now

Technology fuels modern learning, powering everything from digital lessons to school operations. But it also creates new vulnerabilities that cybercriminals are eager to exploit. Over the past few years, cyberattacks...

by John Harrington

Beginnings Are Invitations

The beginning of a new year—fiscal or otherwise—is not just a calendar reset. It is an invitation. An invitation to recommit to what matters. To realign with your values. To...

Take Control of Your E-rate Funding: New C2 Budget Calculator Now Available

The E-rate program empowers schools and libraries to build the networks their communities depend on. But keeping track of Category Two (C2) budgets over multiple years can be complicated. We...

by John Harrington

Balancing the Scoreboard: Leading for Results and Resilience

This past Tuesday, we had a team meeting scheduled at Funds For Learning. The agenda was clear, the slides were ready, and the focus was forward-looking: our three-year vision, one-year...

Celebrating Our Team’s Wins – On and Off the Court

At Funds For Learning, we believe in celebrating progress—especially when it’s powered by passion, dedication, and a shared mission to transform student lives. This quarter, our team of expert guides...

Act Now to Protect K-12 Cybersecurity and EdTech Leadership

Every day, our schools dedicate themselves to fostering safe, supportive environments where students can excel academically and grow personally. A rising, often invisible threat now undermines this mission: cyberattacks targeting...