E-rate Commentary

by Patrick Burke

The Role of Feedback in Building the Future of the E-rate Program

The E-rate program is essential for providing schools and libraries with affordable internet access. One important way this program keeps progressing is through the Annual Applicant Survey conducted by Funds...

by John Harrington

The Strength of Stillness: Why Calm Is a Competitive Advantage

In today’s world of hyper-speed communication, instant answers, and perpetual urgency, it’s easy to believe that reacting quickly is always best. But over the years, I’ve come to appreciate a...

by Sheauna Brown

Common Themes in E-rate: 2024 Responses

As the Filing Window closes each year, it is an important time to review and assess trends from previous funding years to better understand the changing needs and priorities of...

by Micah Rigdon

Your Guide to Making a Difference with the 2025 Applicant Survey

Each year, the E-rate program connects thousands of schools and libraries with the funding they need to provide essential broadband access. But beyond the numbers and paperwork, there’s a powerful...

by John Harrington

The Power of a Better Question

Last week, I revisited a topic that’s easy to underestimate—but impossible to ignore once you experience its impact firsthand: the art of asking smarter questions. Thanks to Arnaud Chevallier’s recent...

by Hunter Paige

How the E-rate Trends Report Benefits Your School or Library

If you’re involved in the E-rate program, you know it can feel like a moving target—policies change, priorities shift, and staying on top of trends is essential. That’s why the...

by John Harrington

Investing in Professional Growth: A Personal Reflection

This week, I had the privilege of attending the High Performance Boards Program at IMD in Lausanne, Switzerland. Thanks to the support of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), I joined leaders...

Why Your Input Matters: Stories from E-rate Applicants

Funding for schools and libraries is becoming more and more important as we look toward the future. The E-rate program was built to help close learning gaps, and make sure...