eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

But thanks to the availability of detailed E-rate data, this sea change is now being recognized. E-rate is the federal government program that provides discounts of up to 90 percent for schools and libraries to bring high-speed internet into their building(s) and create internal networks for online access.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2020

After an extended period in limbo, there is more clarity about the federal E-Rate program and what K–12 districts need to know when submitting forms for the next application period and planning future networking needs. 3, the Federal Communications Commission released its Report and Order, which includes important changes.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2020

After an extended period in limbo, there is more clarity about the federal E-Rate program and what K–12 districts need to know when submitting forms for the next application period and planning future networking needs. 3, the Federal Communications Commission released its Report and Order, which includes important changes.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2020

After an extended period in limbo, there is more clarity about the federal E-Rate program and what K–12 districts need to know when submitting forms for the next application period and planning future networking needs. 3, the Federal Communications Commission released its Report and Order, which includes important changes.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Funds For Learning, the nation’s leading E-rate compliance services firm, releases findings from its 12th annual E-rate Trends Report. This report is designed to understand how the program can best serve schools and libraries. Stakeholder input is compiled and delivered directly.

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EdTech Magazine

DECEMBER 31, 2019

After an extended period in limbo, there is more clarity about the federal E-Rate program and what K–12 districts need to know when submitting forms for the next application period and planning future networking needs. 3, the Federal Communications Commission released its Report and Order, which includes important changes.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The federal E-rate program continues to provide expanded access to technology, including edtech tools, digital learning resources, and high-speed internet access, to schools, according to an annual report that takes stock of the program’s progress. E-rate remains a dependable and necessary program for education.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The federal E-rate program remains a vital and trusted funding source to bring “mission-critical” internet access to schools and libraries, according to an annual report tracking trends and developments related to the federal funding stream. Key 2021 report findings include: 1.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The report sheds light on the progress, challenges, and prospects of the program that empowers schools and libraries across the United States with vital funding for internet connectivity and digital learning Funds For Learning, the nation’s leading E-rate compliance services Keep Reading Funds For Learning Releases 13th Annual ‘E-rate Trends (..)

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eSchool News

MAY 7, 2024

Funds For Learning , the leading E-rate compliance services firm for schools nationwide, launched its 14th annual E-rate survey last month. The survey enables applicants to provide confidential feedback about essential aspects of the federal E-rate program, which can help shape its future direction.

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eSchool News

JUNE 6, 2024

— On June 6, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to approve the Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program. This three-year initiative aims to bolster the cybersecurity defenses of school and library broadband networks by providing up to $200 million in Universal Service Fund support. EDMOND, Okla.—

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eSchool News

JANUARY 19, 2021

Funds For Learning announces that the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) opened the E-rate filing window on January 15, 2021, and will accept applications until March 25, 2021. The 24th year of the E-rate program enters a new phase of regulations intended to increase equity and streamline the application process.

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eSchool News

JUNE 21, 2024

Through the pilot, the FCC aims to learn how to improve school and library defenses against sophisticated ransomware and cyberattacks that put students at risk and impede their learning. This is a landmark moment for schools and libraries across the nation.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

The ninth annual E-Rate Trends Report from Funds For Learning shows that the federal E-rate program is still critical in establishing broadband connectivity for schools and libraries. Related content: 5 school and library applicants weigh in on E-rate.

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Graphite Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

E-rate is complicated. But complying with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) -- a requirement of E-rate -- doesn't have to be. It also provides an overview of E-rate, with answers to commonly asked questions about eligibility, services supported, and audits. What is E-rate?

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Edsurge

MARCH 8, 2021

Library closures hit patrons hard—especially those who relied on them as their main internet source and used them to access online educational resources. And kids double down on digital reading—all in this Edtech Reports Recap. adults lost their main source of internet access as libraries started to shut down in March 2020.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2018

But the tea leaves for E-Rate are pretty positive actually. Rather, it's centered in the popular E-Rate program, which has provided billions of dollars in broadband discounts and infrastructure upgrades to schools and libraries. But the tea leaves for E-Rate are pretty positive actually.”

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eSchool News

JANUARY 23, 2018

The E-rate program was developed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and its subsidiary, the Universal Services Administrative Committee (USAC), to provide federal funding to K-12 schools and public libraries across the country. There are two categories of funding in the E-rate program.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 7, 2018

For more than 20 years, the Federal Communications Commission has directed the multi-billion dollar E-rate program, which provides taxpayer-supported construction and service discounts that districts and libraries can use toward internet costs. The program isn't static, and changes big and small continue to shape its direction.

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techlearning

JUNE 24, 2019

Results reveal that the E-rate program remains critical in establishing broadband connectivity for schools and libraries.

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E-rate Broadband Trends Report 40

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Our third Library 2.022 mini-conference: " Libraries and Privacy: Critical Issues for Information Professionals ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, October 13th, 2022, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. Please also join this Library 2.0 Everyone is invited to participate in our Library 2.0

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techlearning

APRIL 25, 2018

To inform the Federal Communications Commission in evaluating and refreshing the vitality of the $4 billion program, Funds For Learning announces its eighth annual E-rate Applicant Survey. April 25, 2018) – The Modernization Order that expanded federal E-rate funding to include broadband and internet services will expire in 2020.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Common Sense, SETDA unveil toolkit to help states, schools apply for billions in federal aid under the E-rate program modernization. A new E-rate funding toolkit from Common Sense and SETDA explains the changes to the federal program, available funding, and best ways to apply for it.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 4, 2018

Increasingly, the answer is the campus library. They didn’t have anyone to monitor the progress and report out,” says Ms. Several college libraries have created positions like Reed’s in recent years, or assigned those duties as part of existing jobs. Any of those things are required to build momentum and build their reach.”

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Edsurge

JULY 19, 2021

A report published today from the School Librarian Investigation: Decline or Evolution? SLIDE), a research project through Antioch University Seattle and funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, highlights an ongoing decline in the number of districts nationwide with school librarians.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Our third Library 2.022 mini-conference: " Libraries and Privacy: Critical Issues for Information Professionals ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, October 13th, 2022, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. Please also join this Library 2.0 Everyone is invited to participate in our Library 2.0

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Digital Promise

JANUARY 8, 2019

Still, huge gaps exist in educational outcomes, high school graduation rates, college readiness and workforce advancements based on race, class, and geography. Over the past two decades, the FCC through its E-Rate program has connected just about every U.S. school and library to the internet.

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techlearning

JUNE 27, 2018

The Federal Communications Commission soon will evaluate funding regulations for broadband internet in schools and libraries to consider how connectivity demands align with program utility and efficiency. Applicant survey results reveal that schools and libraries remain reliant on E-rate funding to provide and sustain broadband connectivity.

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techlearning

JUNE 26, 2018

JUNE 26, 2018 - The Federal Communications Commission soon will evaluate funding regulations for broadband internet in schools and libraries to consider how connectivity demands align with program utility and efficiency. Key 2018 survey findings include: E-rate is fulfilling its mission. Wi-Fi demand is surging.

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Seventy-two percent of E-rate applicants participating in a recent survey said wi-fi is critical to fulfilling their organization’s mission. The E-rate Trends Report from Funds For Learning aims to help policymakers, administrators and other stakeholders as they shape the future of the program.

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Edsurge

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

These reports, some observers believe, mark a thoughtful step toward ensuring digital equity. In addition to highlighting examples of what officials see as effective programs, the report suggests that states appoint edtech directors, create digital equity plans and assess how the technology is currently being used in their schools.

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eSchool News

JULY 24, 2019

The ninth annual E-Rate Trends Report from Funds For Learning shows that the federal E-rate program is still critical in establishing broadband connectivity for schools and libraries. Related content: 5 school and library applicants weigh in on E-rate.

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eSchool News

AUGUST 1, 2024

In 2020, the New Hampshire State Commission on 5G released a Final Report recommending that cell towers be distanced from schools and that Wi-Fi be replaced with safer technology in schools and libraries. Birnbaum, L., Ben-Ishai, P., Butler, T., & Scarato, T. Oct 18;21(1):92. Fernández, C., de Salles, A. Morris, R. Miller, A.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 5, 2023

Coaching Skills for Library Leaders: Confident Conversations for Staff Development, Improvement, and Change [2023 UPDATED VERSION] Part of the Library 2.0 If you’re reluctant to speak with your library staff about work performance or work behavior issues, now is the time to get better at these “conversations that mean something.”

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Digital Promise

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Perhaps the single most significant development in ensuring access was the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) modernization of the E-rate program. Over the past 15 years, the E-rate program has achieved the goal of connecting almost every U.S. school and library to the Internet.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

This likely explains why a quarter of Black teens reported not being able to do their homework due to a lack of reliable internet access — nearly twice the rate of white teens. A quarter of Black teens reported not being able to do their homework for lack of reliable internet access — nearly twice the rate of white teens.

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Edsurge

MAY 1, 2024

federal government’s E-Rate program, which provides “universal service” funding to schools and libraries for telecommunications and internet, also said it wouldn’t pay for another project. Federal reports blame, among other challenges, fragmented bureaucratic processes and a lack of funds to cover upfront costs.

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