E-rate | Tech & Learning

Potential E-Rate Changes: Cybersecurity and New Competitive Bidding

By Erik Ofgang published 26 January 22

John Harrington of Funds For Learning says districts should be permitted to apply E-rate funding to cybersecurity but that proposed changes to the discount’s competitive bidding process are not necessary.

5 Things to Know About E-Rate Applications for 2021

By Erik Ofgang last updated 29 January 21

E-rate applications must be submitted by midnight on March 25, and there are several things to keep in mind while applying this year.

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Funds For Learning Invites Feedback in 10th Annual E-rate Survey

By TL Editors published 10 June 20

The E-rate program, formally called The Universal Service Schools and Libraries Program, helps eligible U.S. schools to obtain affordable telecommunications and internet access.

Feds Change E-Rate Rules

By From the wires published 9 December 19

The State Of E-Rate

By TL Editors last updated 28 October 19

An excerpt from COSN’s K12 Cybersecurity cost report, released in September, argues that E-rate funds should not only make the Internet accessible to all students, but also make it safe.

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CoSN Issues Call to Action on E-Rate

By TL Editors published 14 August 19

The new cap proposed might cause recurring funding shortfalls for the E-rate program and disrupt long-term district broadband infrastructure planning.