E-rate Commentary

September 3, 2025

Enrollment & Site Change Checklist: A Must-Have for Schools and Libraries

As the E-rate filing season approaches, schools and libraries must ensure their data is accurate and up to date. One of the most critical steps in this process is having...

September 3, 2025

Getting to Know Sheauna Brown

What are three words to describe you? Compassionate. Adaptable. What are your favorite things to do outside work? Spending time with my family and playing with my baby are my favorite...

September 3, 2025

Getting to Know David Mead

What are three words to describe you? Loud, Particular, Spooky What are your favorite things to do outside work? I like reading, watching a good movie and spending time with family,...

by John Harrington

August 27, 2025

Going Slow to Go Fast

Every instinct in me wanted to move quickly. We had just restructured an area of our organization to better support schools and libraries, and my natural tendency was to dive...

by Neal Brautigan

August 27, 2025

Back-to-School = Back to E-rate: Here’s What’s New

With the new school year underway, it’s time to turn attention back to E-rate. Whether you’re managing a single school, a district, or a library system, staying ahead of seasonal...

by Sheauna Brown

August 27, 2025

5 Essential Questions Before You File Form 470 for FY2026

Filing a Form 470 can feel a lot like planning a big trip – you don’t just pack a bag and hope for the best. First, you need to know...

by Todd Lawrence

August 20, 2025

Are Wireless Hotspots Still Worth it for Schools?

The COVID-19 pandemic brought a surge in demand for internet access beyond school walls. To help bridge the digital divide, many schools turned to wireless hotspots funded by the FCC’s...

by John Harrington

August 19, 2025

Why I Support Public Education

Keeping a promise we make to every child There is a moment I love in every school visit. The building is already humming. A teacher is greeting students by name....