/e-rate E-Rate en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:37:11 GMT /technology/after-fcc-cuts-this-nonprofit-keeps-schools-wi-fi-connections-alive/2025/11 Mission Telecom said it hopes other service providers follow its lead. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:37:11 GMT /technology/after-fcc-cuts-this-nonprofit-keeps-schools-wi-fi-connections-alive/2025/11 /sponsor/blueally/the-secret-to-maximizing-e-rate-and-upgrading-outdated-edtech BlueAlly and Cisco joined forces to help K–12 leaders maximize significant E-Rate discounts, making high-quality solutions more attainable. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT /sponsor/blueally/the-secret-to-maximizing-e-rate-and-upgrading-outdated-edtech /policy-politics/supreme-court-upholds-school-e-rate-program/2025/06 The justices weighed a constitutional challenge to the funding mechanism for the $4 billion E-rate program for school internet projects. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 15:28:52 GMT /policy-politics/supreme-court-upholds-school-e-rate-program/2025/06 /policy-politics/supreme-court-to-rule-on-major-k-12-education-cases-friday/2025/06 The U.S. Supreme Court will issue its last opinions of the term, including on religious parents opting their children out of the curriculum Thu, 26 Jun 2025 20:05:18 GMT /policy-politics/supreme-court-to-rule-on-major-k-12-education-cases-friday/2025/06 /policy-politics/supreme-court-appears-unlikely-to-strike-down-school-e-rate-program/2025/03 The Supreme Court seems unlikely to strike down the E-rate program, though some justices questioned its funding structure and oversight. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 21:50:42 GMT /policy-politics/supreme-court-appears-unlikely-to-strike-down-school-e-rate-program/2025/03 /policy-politics/schools-fear-funding-loss-as-supreme-court-weighs-e-rate-case/2025/03 The justices hear arguments next week in a challenge to the funding structure of the $4 billion program to connect schools to the internet. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:54:06 GMT /policy-politics/schools-fear-funding-loss-as-supreme-court-weighs-e-rate-case/2025/03 /policy-politics/schools-may-get-relief-from-overcharges-after-supreme-court-ruling-on-e-rate/2025/02 The ruling potentially bolsters schools that have been overcharged by telecommunications companies. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:35:13 GMT /policy-politics/schools-may-get-relief-from-overcharges-after-supreme-court-ruling-on-e-rate/2025/02 /technology/whats-in-whats-out-for-ai-cellphones-cybersecurity-and-other-ed-tech-stuff/2025/01 Education technology changes quickly, and so do the trends that define how ���Ķ���vlog and students use it. What's ahead for 2025? Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:42:46 GMT /technology/whats-in-whats-out-for-ai-cellphones-cybersecurity-and-other-ed-tech-stuff/2025/01 /technology/districts-flood-fcc-with-requests-for-new-cybersecurity-funds/2024/12 The demand comes as the education sector's risk for cyberattacks continues to rise. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 21:34:26 GMT /technology/districts-flood-fcc-with-requests-for-new-cybersecurity-funds/2024/12 /policy-politics/billions-of-school-tech-dollars-at-risk-as-supreme-court-takes-up-e-rate-case/2024/11 The U.S. Supreme Court will take up a lower-court decision that struck down the funding mechanism for the E-rate school internet program. Fri, 22 Nov 2024 22:27:32 GMT /policy-politics/billions-of-school-tech-dollars-at-risk-as-supreme-court-takes-up-e-rate-case/2024/11 /policy-politics/supreme-court-weighs-high-stakes-fraud-issue-for-e-rate-program/2024/11 The justices appear to lean toward a ruling that could help keep schools from being overcharged by telecommunications companies. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 23:36:43 GMT /policy-politics/supreme-court-weighs-high-stakes-fraud-issue-for-e-rate-program/2024/11 /policy-politics/whats-ahead-for-education-this-supreme-court-term-trans-rights-e-rate-and-more/2024/10 The justices have one major case on transgender medical care on their docket and others pending on gender-identity issues in schools. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 20:22:12 GMT /policy-politics/whats-ahead-for-education-this-supreme-court-term-trans-rights-e-rate-and-more/2024/10 /policy-politics/biden-administration-asks-supreme-court-to-spare-huge-e-rate-funding-source/2024/10 A lower court ruling has jeopardized more than $2 billion in annual funding for internet connectivity for schools and libraries. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 16:08:16 GMT /policy-politics/biden-administration-asks-supreme-court-to-spare-huge-e-rate-funding-source/2024/10 /technology/e-rate-is-in-legal-jeopardy-heres-what-schools-stand-to-lose/2024/08 The FCC released a fact sheet about how the E-rate helps schools in response to a court ruling that threatens the program's funding. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 17:16:46 GMT /technology/e-rate-is-in-legal-jeopardy-heres-what-schools-stand-to-lose/2024/08 /technology/billions-of-dollars-for-ed-tech-in-schools-are-now-in-jeopardy-heres-why/2024/07 A federal appeals court ruling has put the funding mechanism for the nearly 30-year-old E-rate program in legal jeopardy. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 22:15:45 GMT /technology/billions-of-dollars-for-ed-tech-in-schools-are-now-in-jeopardy-heres-why/2024/07 /technology/fcc-update-to-e-rate-program-will-help-students-do-homework-anywhere/2024/07 Supporters say the change aligns with the realities of today's education landscape. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 21:04:40 GMT /technology/fcc-update-to-e-rate-program-will-help-students-do-homework-anywhere/2024/07 /technology/how-the-fcc-wants-to-tackle-the-homework-gap/2024/07 The FCC approved an expansion of the E-rate program to include Wi-Fi hotspots. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 21:21:24 GMT /technology/how-the-fcc-wants-to-tackle-the-homework-gap/2024/07 /policy-politics/why-the-4-5-billion-school-e-rate-program-is-headed-to-the-supreme-court/2024/06 The justices will decide whether allegations of overcharging under the telecom-funded program may be brought under the False Claims Act. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:11:17 GMT /policy-politics/why-the-4-5-billion-school-e-rate-program-is-headed-to-the-supreme-court/2024/06 /technology/fcc-schools-can-use-e-rate-funds-to-cover-wifi-on-buses/2023/10 The change will help students with long commutes to and from school study and complete homework, supporters say. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 21:00:28 GMT /technology/fcc-schools-can-use-e-rate-funds-to-cover-wifi-on-buses/2023/10 /technology/e-rate-money-for-cybersecurity-schools-want-it-to-be-a-top-funding-priority/2023/10 The federal E-rate program has the potential to help schools build better defenses against cyberattacks. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 21:51:10 GMT /technology/e-rate-money-for-cybersecurity-schools-want-it-to-be-a-top-funding-priority/2023/10 /technology/proposal-to-use-e-rate-for-wi-fi-on-school-buses-and-hotspots-runs-into-gop-opposition/2023/08 Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers asked the FCC to “rescind this unlawful plan to vastly expand the E-Rate program.” Wed, 23 Aug 2023 20:07:48 GMT /technology/proposal-to-use-e-rate-for-wi-fi-on-school-buses-and-hotspots-runs-into-gop-opposition/2023/08 /technology/cybersecurity-is-huge-���Ķ���vlog-make-the-case-for-more-federal-funding/2023/02 Major education organizations have told the FCC that they want to use E-rate dollars for advanced internet security firewalls. Thu, 16 Feb 2023 21:13:19 GMT /technology/cybersecurity-is-huge-���Ķ���vlog-make-the-case-for-more-federal-funding/2023/02 /technology/e-rate-money-for-cybersecurity-the-fcc-is-about-to-get-an-earful-from-schools/2022/12 There are some strong, opposing opinions about whether the federal program should pay for cybersecurity. Wed, 14 Dec 2022 23:09:30 GMT /technology/e-rate-money-for-cybersecurity-the-fcc-is-about-to-get-an-earful-from-schools/2022/12 /technology/home-internet-for-students-or-district-cybersecurity-where-should-the-money-go/2022/10 The homework gap persists at the same time that cyberattacks against schools are on the rise. Mon, 24 Oct 2022 20:37:53 GMT /technology/home-internet-for-students-or-district-cybersecurity-where-should-the-money-go/2022/10 /technology/we-need-more-money-to-prevent-cyberattacks-school-districts-tell-feds/2022/09 District leaders point to the massive cyberattack on the Los Angeles schools as reason to act now. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:50:27 GMT /technology/we-need-more-money-to-prevent-cyberattacks-school-districts-tell-feds/2022/09 /technology/wi-fi-on-school-buses-smart-move-or-stupidest-idea-ever/2022/05 An FCC proposal to use E-Rate funding to put Wi-Fi on school buses prompted strong reactions on social media. Wed, 18 May 2022 20:10:23 GMT /technology/wi-fi-on-school-buses-smart-move-or-stupidest-idea-ever/2022/05 /technology/internet-on-school-buses-fcc-eyes-e-rate-change-to-expand-access/2022/05 FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel announced a proposal that would allow the use of federal E-rate funding for Wi-Fi in school buses. Thu, 12 May 2022 20:09:24 GMT /technology/internet-on-school-buses-fcc-eyes-e-rate-change-to-expand-access/2022/05 /technology/opinion-using-e-rate-to-address-the-homework-gap/2021/04 The FCC's E-rate program can provide relief to many families, says this letter author from the Internet Society. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 13:53:40 GMT /technology/opinion-using-e-rate-to-address-the-homework-gap/2021/04 /technology/acting-fcc-chair-the-homework-gap-is-an-especially-cruel-reality-during-the-pandemic/2021/03 Under the new leadership of Jessica Rosenworcel, the FCC is exploring broadening the E-Rate to cover home-connectivity needs. Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:01:33 GMT /technology/acting-fcc-chair-the-homework-gap-is-an-especially-cruel-reality-during-the-pandemic/2021/03 /technology/fcc-takes-one-step-closer-to-offering-e-rate-funds-for-remote-learning-technology/2021/02 Advocates have urged the FCC to loosen its rules on E-Rate funds so schools can pay for technology that helps students learn remotely. Mon, 01 Feb 2021 21:42:56 GMT /technology/fcc-takes-one-step-closer-to-offering-e-rate-funds-for-remote-learning-technology/2021/02