FCC
Ed-Tech Policy
The E-Rate Program: 6 Big Numbers to Know
The state of the federal E-Rate program is mostly strong, with some areas of concern, according to a new report from Funds for Learning.
Ed-Tech Policy
FCC Approves Lifeline Changes, Seeks Comment on Possible Budget Cap
In a party-line vote, the Federal Communications Commission limited Lifeline support for "premium Wi-Fi" services and issued a new notice of proposed rulemaking.
Ed-Tech Policy
FCC Seeks Comment on Access to WiFi for Schools and Libraries
The E-Rate provided billions of dollars for "category two" requests from schools and libraries. The FCC wants to know how the program is working.
Ed-Tech Policy
E-Rate, Other Universal-Service Funds to Be Transferred to U.S. Treasury
The move, which would take effect in 2018, comes in the wake of a recommendation by the federal Government Accountability Office.
Ed-Tech Policy
FCC Nominees Grilled by Lawmakers on E-Rate, Net Neutrality
Democratic lawmakers on a U.S. Senate committee probed Republican FCC nominees' positions on the E-rate program and net neutrality.
Ed-Tech Policy
Trump Names Nominees to Fill Empty FCC Seats, With High Stakes for Schools
If confirmed by the Senate, Republican Brendan Carr and Democrat Jessica Rosenworcel would bring the Federal Communications Commission back to full strength.
Ed-Tech Policy
Questions Over New Construction Projects Raise More Worries About E-Rate's Future
About 100 mostly rural districts planning to use federal dollars to build new fiber-optic networks are now in limbo, causing uncertainty about the E-Rate program.
Ed-Tech Policy
FCC Chairman Announces Plan to Roll Back Key Net Neutrality Rules
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai wants a return to "light-touch" regulation of internet service providers, a move that critics say threatens the free flow of online information.
Ed-Tech Policy
FCC Chairman Wants E-Rate Application Process Improved
An online application portal has "serious flaws" and is over budget, harming schools and libraries seeking funds for telecommunications services, said FCC Chairman Ajit Pai.
Privacy & Security
Q&A
Ex-FCC Chair Blasts Efforts to Change Lifeline, Net Neutrality, Privacy Rules
Former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler blasted his Republican successor, accusing him of using "smokescreens" and "double speak" on key issues affecting K-12 schools.
IT Infrastructure & Management
FCC Yanks Report on E-Rate Success
The FCC rescinded a report showing its own program has helped spur falling bandwidth prices and new access to high-speed broadband for schools and libraries.
IT Infrastructure & Management
FCC Alters 'Lifeline' Program for Subsidized Broadband
Following a policy reversal by the FCC, nine companies will no longer be able to participate in a federal program that offers subsidized internet access to low-income Americans.
Equity & Diversity
Under New Leadership, FCC Quashes Report on E-rate Program's Success
The FCC rescinded a report showing its own program has helped spur falling bandwidth prices and new access to high-speed broadband for schools and libraries.
Equity & Diversity
FCC Chair to Step Down; Championed E-Rate Reform, Net Neutrality
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler, who led a reform of the E-rate program and promoted "net neutrality," will step down on Jan. 20.