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by John Harrington

Neatness Counts: A Reflection on Loss, Routine, and What Really Matters

I’ve been thinking a lot about routines lately—not the kind you read about in productivity blogs, but the quiet, personal rhythms that shape our days without fanfare. For over sixteen...

by Megan Keating

Document Retention 101: Keeping Your E-rate Records in Order

As an E-rate applicant, keeping your documentation in order is not just a good practice—it’s essential for compliance and future audits. The Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) requires all E-rate...

Understanding Your FCDL: What’s Next After the Commitment

After receiving the Funding Commitment Decision Letter (FCDL), applicants should focus on clear steps to ensure they remain compliant and progress smoothly toward project implementation. Here’s a breakdown of what...

by Cathy Cruzan

The Power of Feedback: How Your Voice Shapes the Future of E-rate

As we mark the 15th annual E-rate Trends Survey, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we have shared with the E-rate community. For fifteen years, thousands of school...

March Appeal Decisions Released by FCC

On April 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

E-rate is Working: Broadband Costs for Schools Continue to Decline

Reliable internet access is essential for student success. Across the nation, educational leaders and policymakers continue to rely on the E-rate program to help schools secure affordable broadband. Funds For...

E-rate FY2025 PIA Form 471 Procedures Approved

On March 26, 2025, the FCC Wireline Competition Bureau notified USAC that their E-rate FY2025 Program Integrity Assurance (PIA) Review Procedures have been approved. The letter noted, “…the Wireline Competition...

by John Harrington

Growing While Giving: Lessons from a Filing Window Well Done

As this year’s E-rate filing window wraps up, I’m reminded of a simple but powerful truth: we grow the most when we grow together. One moment that really stands out...