E-rate Commentary

by Peter Kaplan

The Need for E-rate Reform is Now

In further analyzing the FY 2013 funding requests, I discovered that the top 100 applicants requested $870.4 million in priority one services alone! No wonder the likelihood of any applicant...

by Peter Kaplan

Understanding the SLD‚Äôs Invoicing Statistics

Each month the SLD holds monthly conference calls for the service provider community, providing program updates and an opportunity for service providers ask questions to key USAC staff. I applaud...

by Brian Stephens

E-rate 2.0: Buzz Around the Web

Without question, the release of USAC's FY2013 demand estimate has schools, libraries, service providers, and other E-rate stakeholders talking. Buzz around the web this week included...

by Peter Kaplan

FCC Chairman Appoints Director of Digital Learning

On April 16, 2013, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski announced the appointment of Michael Steffan to be the Commission‚Äôs first Director of Digital Learning. This newly created position will lead the...

by Nick Shipley

News and Analyses and Commentaries, Oh My!

The E-rate stories on the Funds For Learning website fall into one of the three categories: news, analysis or commentary. Each of these categories serve a distinct function and knowing...

by Brian Stephens

FCC Receives Comments on Proposed Form Changes

On March 8, 2013, the FCC released a Public Notice seeking comment on proposed revisions to the Form 472, Form 473 and Form 474 and their associated instructions. It would...

Funds For Learning Presents E-rate Proposal to FCC

On March 19, 2013, Funds For Learning, its outside counsel, and Dr. Anthony D. Machado of Miami-Dade County Public Schools met with the Federal Communications Commission to discuss "the funding...

by Peter Kaplan

Always Be Prepared

I have two boys that are in the Cub Scouts. They are enjoying learning about the community around them and how to become good citizens. Recently, my 9-year-old met an...