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FCC Formally Bans Seven E-rate Fraudsters from USF Programs

The Federal Communications Commission today issued formal debarment notices to seven individuals convicted of defrauding the E-Rate program, completely barring them from participating in any Universal Service Fund program for...

John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

The Homework Gap Remains a Defining Challenge

Few issues in education technology have proven as persistent as the homework gap. For more than a decade, E-rate applicants have identified insufficient home internet access as a barrier for...

John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

Define the Decision

I’ve been in a number of meetings lately where the energy ramps up quickly. Someone throws out a solution.Someone else offers a different solution.And before long, the room is debating....

by Funds For Learning

E-rate’s PIA: Ensuring Accountability and Accuracy

The E-rate program is built on a simple promise: to ensure that schools and libraries receive access to affordable broadband services. But behind that promise lies a critical safeguard, Program...

John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

FCC Moves to Strengthen Program Integrity and Transparency

The FCC has adopted a new set of rules aimed at strengthening oversight, improving transparency, and reducing fraud risk across the Universal Service Fund programs, including E-rate. While the changes...

John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

When Assumptions Collide

Over the past few weeks I’ve been writing about upstream thinking — preventing problems before they happen. But leadership doesn’t always give you that luxury. Recently I found myself in...

John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

Resiliency Is Becoming a Baseline Expectation for School Networks

For many years, E-rate discussions focused on speed and affordability. Today, another factor is increasingly shaping how schools and libraries design their networks: resiliency. Connectivity is now tied to instruction,...

E-rate PIA Review: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Navigating the Program Integrity Assurance (PIA), E-rate program process for reviewing Form 471 to ensure compliance with FCC and program rules, can feel overwhelming, especially for first-time applicants. But understanding...