E-rate Commentary

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...

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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...

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by John Harrington

When Inspiration Doesn’t Show Up—But You Still Do

Today wasn’t one of those high-energy, let’s-go-conquer-the-world kind of days. I didn’t wake up with a flash of brilliance. There was no “aha” moment. No sudden clarity. Just a lot...

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by John Harrington

Leadership at Gate B28: Showing Up When You Can’t Go Anywhere

Right now I’m sitting in an airport lounge, staring at a flickering departures board and hoping that this rescheduled flight actually takes off. My earlier flight was canceled. This one...

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by Brian Stephens

Why Data Matters: Transforming Insights into Action

I am a lifelong Peanuts fan. When I was a kid, my Mamaw had several Peanuts paperbacks on her shelf that, despite having basically committed to memory, I would sit...

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by John Harrington

The Discipline to Say No: A Leadership Reflection on Focus, Growth, and Letting Go

As we reach the midpoint of the year, I’ve found myself in more annual planning conversations than usual—across organizations, teams, and even continents. Each one reminds me of a simple...

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How does the E-rate Community Prepare for the Future?

The E-rate Community plays a vital role in ensuring that schools and libraries across the United States have access to affordable, high-speed internet. This access is crucial for enhancing digital...

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by John Harrington

Seeking the Deeper Truths: Why Leaders Must Look Beyond the Surface

In leadership, it’s easy to get caught up in the obvious metrics—revenue, growth charts, student test scores, dollars allocated. These numbers matter. They provide the scaffolding for our strategies and...

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