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August 12, 2025

Cybersecurity Pilot: What You Need to Know (and Do) Right Now

If you’re knee-deep in the FCC’s Cybersecurity Pilot Program and wondering what exactly to focus on next, you’re not alone. With little precedent to lean on and a whole lot...

August 11, 2025

Join Funds For Learning at AnchorNets 2025

Funds For Learning is proud to participate in AnchorNets 2025, the leading national conference focused on broadband policy, funding, and innovation for schools, libraries, healthcare providers, and other community anchor...

by John Harrington

Awareness First: The Leadership Discipline of Naming the Problem

We’ve all been there. Someone offers us a solution, but we’re not convinced there’s even a problem. Maybe we nod politely. Maybe we tune out. Either way, the idea doesn’t...

by Patrick Burke

Get Ahead: Plan Your Funding Year 2026 Form 470 the Smart Way

The E-rate program helps schools and libraries get discounts on internet and network equipment. With the 5-year Category Two budget reset and the Funding Year 2026 Form 470 being available, it is...

USAC Releases Cost Projections for Fourth Quarter 2025

On August 1, 2025, the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) released their Quarterly Report with projections for the fourth quarter of 2025. USAC projects a consolidated operating and capital budget...

July Appeal Decisions Released by FCC

On August 1, 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 John Harrington

Nearly Half of E-rate Funding Uncommitted as Schools Approach New Academic Year

49% of FY2025 E-rate dollars still await decisions as of July 30 As schools across the nation prepare for the start of the 2025–26 academic year, an alarming amount of...

by John Harrington

Leadership Insight: Scaling Systems is Easy. Scaling Trust is the Real Work.

Recently, I’ve been deep in strategic planning: launching platforms, refining outreach, preparing for policy windows, and guiding leadership transitions. On paper, it’s the kind of work that looks like systems...