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by John Harrington

Balancing the Scoreboard: Leading for Results and Resilience

This past Tuesday, we had a team meeting scheduled at Funds For Learning. The agenda was clear, the slides were ready, and the focus was forward-looking: our three-year vision, one-year...

Celebrating Our Team’s Wins – On and Off the Court

At Funds For Learning, we believe in celebrating progress—especially when it’s powered by passion, dedication, and a shared mission to transform student lives. This quarter, our team of expert guides...

by Alexa Old Crow

Recent Supreme Court Decision Could Be a Win for School Bus Wi-Fi Program

On June 18, 2025, The Supreme Court issued a decision in the NRC v. Texas case. The main dispute was whether individuals who did not participate in a federal agency’s...

Act Now to Protect K-12 Cybersecurity and EdTech Leadership

Every day, our schools dedicate themselves to fostering safe, supportive environments where students can excel academically and grow personally. A rising, often invisible threat now undermines this mission: cyberattacks targeting...

by John Harrington

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...

by John Harrington

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...

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...

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,...