E-rate Commentary

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...

John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

October 1, 2025

Why Hard Work Still Matters

We live in an era of “work smarter, not harder.” And I agree with the sentiment. I don’t want to confuse motion with progress or spend energy on tasks that...

John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

October 1, 2025

E-rate Funding Continues Despite FCC Shutdown

October 1, 2025 – As of today, the federal government has entered a shutdown, suspending most operations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). According to FCC guidance, the majority of...

Sean Lock, CEMP

September 29, 2025

What to Expect from the FY2026 Eligible Services List

Each fall, the release of the draft Eligible Services List (ESL) for the upcoming E-rate funding year draws attention from schools, libraries, and service providers alike. Much like dancing the...

by Funds For Learning

September 26, 2025

Celebrating FFL Guides: Successful Completion of the Cybersecurity Pilot Filing Window

Congratulations to FFL Guides: Micah Rigdon, Brian Stephens, David Mead, Sheauna Brown, Hunter Paige, Patrick Burke, and Chris Odom, on the successful completion of the Cybersecurity Pilot filing window, which...

John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

September 24, 2025

When Email Isn’t Enough

Recently, I had a meeting with a colleague who was upset with me. The reason wasn’t the news itself, but the way I delivered it. Here’s what happened: I had...

John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

September 18, 2025

Integrity, Leadership, and the Dash

Integrity is central to leadership. It means being honest with those we lead, serve, and support. It means making commitments that are sincere and being willing to do the very...

John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

September 18, 2025

E-rate Updates: Trainings and Cybersecurity Pilot

Training Opportunities USAC recently completed two in-person E-rate training events and is expanding its offerings this fall with a series of online webinars. The in-person sessions provided applicants and service...