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by Verlyne Jolley

A Story About A Lost BEAR

The following is a story about a little BEAR who apparently got lost in the Schools and Libraries forest. This BEAR, we will call him Fozzy, went to the forest...

First Funding Wave For FY2012 Released

On July 10, 2012, the SLD issued the first funding wave for Funding Year 2012, committing $646 million for 16,935 applicants. The total dollars committed in FY 2012 wave 001...

USAC Identifies $1.050 Billion for FY2012 Rollover

On July 10, 2012, USAC Chief Operating Officer Richard A. Belden filed a letter with the Federal Communications Commission, stating that USAC has identified an additional $650 million that can...

FCC Seeks Comment on FY2013 Eligible Services List

On July 5, 2012, the Federal Communications Commission released the draft Eligible Services List for FY2013. Comments to the FCC's proposed changes will be due on August 6, and reply...

First FY2012 Funding Wave to be Released on July 10

The SLD has announced that the first funding wave of Funding Year 2012 will be release on July 10, 2012. With this wave, the SLD will be committing $646 million...

USAC Approving FY 2011 Priority 2 Requests at 89%

The FCC has approved USAC's April 23rd recommendation to begin issuing funding commitments for FY 2011 Priority Two applications at the 89% discount level. The first funding wave reflecting this...

FCC Announces Staff Changes, Seeks Comment on SETDA VPN Petition

Over the last several weeks, the FCC has announced several major staff changes that could impact the E-rate program. In addition, the Commission is seeking public comment on a petition...

Visit FFL at ISTE

Funds For Learning will be exhibiting at the ISTE Conference in San Diego from June 24 - 27th. If you or a member of your organization is attending ISTE, please...