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John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

October 16, 2025

Early E-rate Data Shows Strong Growth in Wi-Fi and Security Infrastructure

Early E-rate bidding data for FY2026 show not just more activity, but a notable shift in what schools and libraries are requesting. With the number of early Form 470 filings...

John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

October 16, 2025

Walk the Halls, Meet the Future

This week I joined the CoSN CTO Academy for a site visit to Wichita Public Schools in Kansas. I serve on the CoSN board, and although my daily work at...

October 16, 2025

E-rate Admin Window: What It Is and How to Make the Most of It

Each year before the E-rate funding request filing window opens, there’s a key preparation period known as the Administrative Window. During this time, in the fall and early winter, schools...

John Harrington, CEMP

by John Harrington

October 8, 2025

Early E-rate Bidding Activity Signals Strong Start to FY2026

The E-rate bidding season is off to a strong start, with the number of Form 470 requests for proposals (RFPs) filed between July and September 2025 at the highest level...

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...

by Funds For Learning

October 8, 2025

September Appeal Decisions Released by FCC

On September 30, 2025, the FCC issued its monthly Public Notice deciding a number of requests for review, requests for waiver, and petitions for reconsideration related to actions taken by...

by Funds For Learning

October 8, 2025

USAC Submits Semi-Annual Audit Recovery Report

On September 30, 2025, the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) submitted their Semi-Annual Audit Report to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). As required by the FCC’s Fifth Report and Order,...

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...