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John Harrington
June 19, 2025
The Library Wi-Fi Gap: Two-Thirds Aren’t Using Their E-rate Discounts
A Missed Opportunity Imagine discovering that two-thirds of eligible families never use their available food assistance benefits. That is the reality facing libraries when it comes to E-rate Category 2...
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John Harrington
June 19, 2025
When Inspiration Doesn’t Show Up—But You Still Do
Today wasn’t one of those high-energy, let’s-go-conquer-the-world kind of days. I didn’t wake up with a flash of brilliance. There was no “aha” moment. No sudden clarity. Just a lot...
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June 18, 2025
Olivia Trusty Confirmed as FCC Commissioner
On June 17, 2020, the United States Senate voted to confirm Olivia Trusty, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission from July 1, 2025. The Senate...
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June 17, 2025
Funds For Learning Releases FY2026-2030 Category 2 Budget Calculator
Funds For Learning has introduced a new Category 2 Budget Calculator on June 16, 2025, to assist with estimating FY2026-2030 funding cycle amounts. Designed for E-rate stakeholders including school districts,...
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June 12, 2025
FCC Announces Proposed Third Quarter 2025 Universal Service Contribution Factor
On June 11, 2025 – The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a public notice detailing the proposed universal service contribution factor for the third quarter of 2025. The Office of...
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John Harrington
June 11, 2025
Leadership at Gate B28: Showing Up When You Can’t Go Anywhere
Right now I’m sitting in an airport lounge, staring at a flickering departures board and hoping that this rescheduled flight actually takes off. My earlier flight was canceled. This one...
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Verlyne Jolley
June 11, 2025
FY2025 Form 471 Filing Trends: Why Filing Early Matters
As of June 4, 2025, analysis of the FY2025 Form 471 applications reveals a compelling correlation between early submissions and higher funding success rates. By segmenting applications into four distinct...
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Brian Stephens
June 11, 2025
Why Data Matters: Transforming Insights into Action
I am a lifelong Peanuts fan. When I was a kid, my Mamaw had several Peanuts paperbacks on her shelf that, despite having basically committed to memory, I would sit...
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