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Lots of E-rate News Lately. Here’s What’s Still the Same for FY2026.
If you’ve read any E-rate news lately, it probably felt like a lot: a big FCC proposal touching the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), screen time, consultant fees, and competitive bidding, plus a new bidding portal, adjusted Category Two funding floors, and a fresh five-year budget cycle. Here’s the part that matters most: almost none of it changes what you do this year. Most of what you’re reading about is still a proposal.
A New Era of E-rate Bidding Starts in 2028. Here’s What It Means for You.
If you run E-rate filings for your district or library, the way you document competitive bidding is about to matter more than it ever has. On April 30, the FCC voted to adopt a new centralized bidding portal that will take effect in Funding Year 2028. Your FY2027 filings are unchanged. File the way you always have. But starting in FY2028, how compliance gets reviewed is changing in a fundamental way. The program has mostly relied on you to confirm you followed the rules.
A New Era of E-rate Bidding Starts in 2028. Here’s How to Prepare.
If you run E-rate filings for your district or library, the way you document competitive bidding is about to matter more than it ever has. On April 30, the FCC voted to adopt a new centralized bidding portal that will take effect in Funding Year 2028. Your FY2027 filings are unchanged. File the way you always have. But starting in FY2028, how compliance gets reviewed is changing in a fundamental way. The program has mostly relied on you to confirm you followed the rules.
Volleyball World and Dubai Sports Council launch FIVB Beach World Series with five-year partnership
Volleyball World and Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB), in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council, are today proud to announce that Dubai will be the long-term opening destination of the forthcoming flagship beach volleyball property, the FIVB Beach World Series. This announcement marks the start of a five-year partnership that positions Dubai as the first city to make a long-term commitment to the new global series.
Achieving financial sustainability in higher education
Australia’s higher education sector is at a crossroads, with universities now facing mounting pressures threatening their long-term viability. The challenges are not just fiscal - they are human, strategic and systemic, threatening the strength and sustainability of the nation’s future workforce. Our experts explore the current state of the Australian higher education sector and how a strategic approach harnessing key levers can unlock sustainable growth and opportunities.
Get Ahead: Plan Your Funding Year 2026 Form 470 the Smart Way
The E-rate program helps schools and libraries get discounts on internet and network equipment. With the 5-year Category Two budget reset and the Funding Year 2026 Form 470 being available, it is the best time to start planning. • More Time for Bids: Vendors have more time to send in better offers. • Lower Stress: You won’t be rushing at the last minute. • Better Budget Planning: You can match your E-rate plans with your school or library’s budget.
The Data Trap Costing RIAs Millions: Why “Good Enough” Isn’t Enough
Written by: Patrick G. Burke Do you ever feel like your RIA team is stuck in data quicksand? You're not the only ones. Many firms struggle with the hidden costs of systems that don't connect and all that repetitive, manual work that constantly gets pushed to the side.
The Hidden Drain on Your RIA’s Profits: Manual Data Is Costing More Than You Think
Written by: Patrick G. Burke For many RIAs and Broker-Dealers, the notion of "manual data tasks" often feels like a minor operational hurdle. However, consider this: your team may be spending an average of 15 hours per week on these activities. That's nearly two full workdays diverted, every single week, from more strategic pursuits. If you lead or operate within a Registered Investment Advisor firm or Broker-Dealer, this likely resonates.
The Role of Feedback in Building the Future of the E-rate Program
The E-rate program is essential for providing schools and libraries with affordable internet access. One important way this program keeps progressing is through the Annual Applicant Survey conducted by Funds for Learning. This survey collects feedback from E-rate stakeholders, making it a crucial tool for enhancing the program. The feedback is then shared with USAC and the FCC as well as other policy makers. This is the 15th Annual Applicant Survey.
Warren Buffett's success can be found in four and a half pages
“The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves.” — William Shakespeare, “Julius Caesar” On Saturday, May 3rd, legendary investor Warren Buffett informed shareholders of the company he leads, Berkshire Hathaway, that he will be stepping down as CEO at the end of 2025.
From Chat to Action: How FinMate + PreciseFP Streamline Client Planning
Written by: Patrick G. Burke Imagine this: You’re in a client meeting — no note-taking, no toggling between systems, just a real, present conversation. With FinMate AI, your client conversation is captured and organized automatically — retirement goals, income, expenses, KYC details — all structured without lifting a pen. Then comes the magic.
The Filing Window is Over - Now What?
Great job on submitting your Form 471! Now that the filing window is closed, here are some steps to help you move forward smoothly: Get Ready for PIA Questions PIA (Program Integrity Assurance) reviews are an important part of the E-rate process. Be prepared to answer any questions from PIA reviewers: Check Your Application: Look over your Form 471 to make sure everything is correct and complete. Gather Documents: Have all necessary papers, like contracts and invoices, ready.
E-rate Application Adjustments: How to Navigate Post-Submission Edits
Did you know that even a small error in your E-rate application can delay funding for months? Navigating the E-rate application process can seem tough, especially when you need to make changes after submitting your application. But don’t worry, with the right help, we can make sure your edits meet all the rules and deadlines. Here’s a simple guide to help you through the process.
Congress must restore the promise of 340B. Delaware is counting on it | Opinion
The 340B Drug Pricing Program, while well-intentioned, needs reform to ensure affordable medication access for vulnerable communities. Lack of standardized guidelines for utilizing savings from the program raises concerns about its effectiveness in directly benefiting patients. Delaware's congressional delegation can implement reforms to enhance transparency, reduce patient medication costs, and support charitable care programs.
Multi-Agent AI: The Next Big Leap in Investment Operations
Written by: Patrick G. Burke In my previous article on Multi-Agent AI, we explored how it's reshaping investment operations. This technology is revolutionary because it saves time and improves your team's intelligence, speed, and efficiency. It also takes away the burden of repetitive tasks. So, how can firms unlock the full potential of multi-agent AI and make it work for them? Multi-agent AI is different from traditional AI, which usually automates single tasks.
Enhancing Financial Services with Collation.AI's Advanced Data Aggregation
Written by: Patrick G. Burke The Problem: Data Overload and Inconsistency Financial firms handle a massive amount of data—portfolios, transactions, client records, regulatory filings—and often this data is fragmented across systems that don’t communicate with each other. You’ve got CRMs, portfolio management tools, datafeeds, PDFs, and more, all contributing to a complex web of data that’s tough to manage. What happens next?
Keep Calm and File On: Navigating E-rate Filing Challenges
E-rate filing season can be challenging, but with a few helpful strategies, it can be managed smoothly and confidently. Here are some practical steps to stay calm, organized, and proactive, helping to reduce stress and achieve a successful filing experience. Start Early & Stay Organized Early preparation is key. Begin by creating a detailed timeline that includes all deadlines and milestones.
How Multi-Agent AI Is Transforming Investment Operations
Written by: Patrick G. Burke Investment operations are stuck in a rut. Analysts spend too much time on repetitive tasks, firms face rising costs as they try to scale, and keeping up with market demands feels like an endless uphill battle. But what if things could be different? What if your team could focus on the high-value work that truly drives results—without drowning in data analysis and compliance checks? That’s where multi-agent AI steps in.
2025: The transformation of recruiters into business leaders
In an era where technology is rapidly reshaping the landscape of recruitment, the role of recruiters is evolving from talent finders to strategic business leaders. As seasoned professionals in the staffing industry, we must embrace this transformation not only to stay relevant but to truly add value to our organizations and clients.
FY2025 Filing Window: School Bus Wi-Fi, Hotspot Lending, and Final Year of C2 Budget Cycle
As we enter the E-rate Funding Year (FY) 2025 filing window, schools and libraries have valuable opportunities to expand connectivity for students and patrons. Support is available for Wi-Fi on school buses, off-campus Wi-Fi hotspots, and Category Two (C2) funding in this final year of the current five-year budget cycle.
Get To Know Your Guides: Patrick Burke
Can you tell us a bit about your background and how you got started in the E-rate industry? My background includes skills like strong communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail, all of which I honed through years of customer support and working in the banking industry. I’ve always enjoyed helping clients navigate complex processes, and when I discovered the E-rate program, I saw a chance to apply those skills to make a real difference. What drew you to work at Funds for Learning?
How NEXA Insights Simplifies SEC-Compliant Testimonial Collection for Advisors
Written by: Patrick G. Burke How NEXA Insights Facilitates SEC-Compliant Testimonial Collection for Financial Advisors In the changing world of financial advisory marketing, client testimonials have become a crucial tool for establishing credibility and attracting new clients. In the past, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) prohibited the use of client testimonials in advisor marketing.
Streamlining Data Extraction for Efficient Client Onboarding and Analysis
Written by: Patrick G. Burke Type of Firm: A growth-oriented RIA seeking to enhance client experience and reduce operational costs. The firm faced significant challenges in streamlining client onboarding due to the manual, time-intensive process of extracting data from various financial documents, such as holdings and cost basis.
The Great Wealth Transfer: How Will You Secure Your Share?
Written by: Patrick G. Burke The landscape of financial services is undergoing a seismic shift as trillions of dollars are being transferred from Baby Boomers to younger generations. Competition is fierce, and firms—whether RIAs, asset managers, broker-dealers, or banks—can no longer rely solely on high and ultra-high-net-worth clients for growth. To capture a share of this wealth, institutions need to rethink their strategies, particularly by focusing on the underserved mass affluent segment.
Back to School, Back to E-rate
As the new school year approaches, it’s the perfect time for E-rate applicants to start planning for their technology and internet needs for the next E-rate Funding Year. Ensuring that students and teachers have the tools they need to succeed is crucial, and that starts with careful planning and preparation. Evaluate Technology & Internet Begin by evaluating your current technology setup and internet bandwidth.
Gas engine VRF systems – dead in the water? - RACA Journal Publication
By Patrick Burke, SAIRAC Fellow The following article is a follow-up to the technical article ‘A case for gas engine VRF systems’ written by Patrick Burke in the RACA Journal April issue. Following the numerous warnings concerning the future long-term supply of Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) in South Africa, the general interest in this type of potential energy source had grown considerably with articles now appearing regularly in several leading business news publications.
Another Voice: Tier 6 is unfair to public workers and must be reformed
Our public servants are the cornerstones of our community. They are the ones who keep us safe, teach our kids, plow our roads and maintain the general welfare. Unfortunately, New York State showed its appreciation for public service by dramatically cutting retirement benefits for those who joined the public workforce after 2012. Because of the Great Recession, in 2011, New York State overhauled its pension system, much to the dismay of labor unions, and created Tier 6.
Networking is about more than simply being liked | Guest Opinion
“Because the man who makes an appearance in the business world, the man who creates personal interest, is the man who gets ahead. Be liked and you will never want. Take me, for instance. I never have to wait in line to see a buyer. ‘Willy Loman is here!’ That’s all they have to know, and I go right through.” — Willy Loman in Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman. Willy Loman never did get that there was more to business success than just being liked.
Creating a brighter future for Western New York
By Bee Group Newspapers | on July 27, 2023 Patrick Burke 142nd DISTRICT NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY During this year’s legislative session, I helped pass critical legislation to provide much-needed relief to our communities. While these are just the first steps to addressing many issues, they are significant to strengthening our state and ensuring all New Yorkers can thrive.
Fintan Brennan
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Environmental protection funding paramount to protecting Great Lakes
By Bee Group Newspapers | on May 25, 2023 Patrick Burke 142nd DISTRICT NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY The Great Lakes are a vital resource for New York’s economy. Our state alone exports over $19 billion in goods and services to Canada, with overall trade between us totaling over $34 billion annually, much of that over the water. Maintaining and expanding this aspect of our economy has always been a top priority of mine, which is why I […]
IFMA set to celebrate 30th anniversary with World Championships in Bangkok Original
The International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) Senior World Championships is set to return to its home of Thailand for its 30th anniversary tomorrow, with qualification places available for the World Combat Games. Thailand topped the medals table at last year's IFMA World Championships in Abu Dhabi with eight golds, followed by host nation the United Arab Emirates and Morocco on five.
Celebrating the Buffalo Bills training staff for Athletic Training Month
By Bee Group Newspapers | on March 30, 2023 Patrick Burke 142nd DISTRICT NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY This year, as part of National Athletic Training Month, I am extending special recognition to Denny Kellington and the Buffalo Bills training staff for their immediate and heroic actions in saving the life of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin. During the week 17 Monday Night Football game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals on Jan. 2, Hamlin, 24, went […]
Effectiveness of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Bivalent Vaccine
The authors have declared no competing interest. This study did not receive any funding I confirm all relevant ethical guidelines have been followed, and any necessary IRB and/or ethics committee approvals have been obtained. Yes The details of the IRB/oversight body that provided approval or exemption for the research described are given below: The Institutional Review Board of Cleveland Clinic gave ethical approval for this work.
Buffalo is not just a union town, it’s the union town
By Bee Group Newspapers | on March 02, 2023 Patrick Burke 142nd DISTRICT NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY Once again, union organizers in our community are leading the way for worker rights. On Feb. 14, about 800 employees in Tesla’s Autopilot division in Buffalo announced their intent to form a union. This would be the first union in the company’s history. I have always been a strong union supporter while representing our families in the Erie County Legislature […]
Britain and US drawn together in men's group stage at IWBF World Championships
Men's defending champions Britain and Paralympic gold medallists the United States have been drawn in the same group for the delayed International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) World Championships in Dubai. The 2022 World Championships was moved to June 9 to 20 this year to avoid a clash with the FIFA World Cup in Qatar held in November and December last year. The draws for the men's and women's tournaments were conducted at the Dubai Sports Council.
Celebrate National Blood Donor Month by helping to save lives
By Bee Group Newspapers | on January 26, 2023 Patrick Burke 142nd DISTRICT NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY Saving a life can sometimes be as simple as rolling up a sleeve. This year marks the 53rd anniversary of National Blood Donor Month, which each January provides a time to recognize the importance of giving back and to celebrate the impact of blood and platelet donors. The month coincides with one of the most challenging times in the year […]
TSA Transitions To Results-Based Approach in Revised Pipeline Cybersecurity Directive In Response to Industry Feedback
The Transportation Security Administration (“TSA”) announced on July 21, 2022 that it is transitioning to a less prescriptive and more result-based approach in its revised emergency cybersecurity directive for critical gas and liquid pipeline companies.
Psilocybin treatment can work magic for those suffering from mental illness
There's a creative new treatment that has been shown to dramatically ease the suffering of people with a variety of mental health issues. It's not a magic pill, but it is magic mushrooms (psilocybin). They've been used for 7,000 years for medicinal, wellness and religious purposes but, as the saying goes, everything old is new again, and their resurgence couldn't come at a more important time. Since Sept.
Burke: A vibrant, revamped Lansdowne Park will benefit Ottawa
We've learned many lessons in seven-plus years of Lansdowne operations and two years of a punishing pandemic. Article content In the coming weeks, Ottawa Council has a decision to make about the future of Lansdowne Park. I hope it will support a vibrant future for a stadium, park and neighbourhood that have more than 150 years of history behind them. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
China becomes fifth host to top Winter Paralympics medals table
China has topped the medals table at its home Winter Paralympics, with its haul of 61 more than double that was amassed by any other nation. The last of the host nation's 18 golds in wheelchair curling was perhaps unsurprising since China was defending its title won at Pyeongchang 2018 in the sport.
Stadium deal needs community benefits agreement
By Bee Group Newspapers | on February 24, 2022 Patrick Burke 142nd DISTRICT NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY With another Bills season now in the rearview mirror, the focus in the coming weeks and months will completely shift from wins and losses to the ongoing stadium negotiations between the Pegulas, Erie County and New York state.
Run. Fish. Beer.
How to “win” the Driftless Area Flyathlon. Flyathlons bring together a subniche of fly fishers, and they raise money for nonprofit conservation organizations. The most recent Middle Creek, Colorado, Flyathlon raised $28,000. The inaugural Midwest Flyathlon raised $7,000. (Clint Johnson photo) October 11, 2021 By Patrick Burke “We’re going to start you off in true Iowa style,” announces race organizer Ryan Rahmiller. A volunteer jogs 40 yards down the trail holding an M-80 and a lighter.
The conflict between profit and purpose
By: Special to the RBJ Patrick Burke September 2, 2021 Complete access to news articles on rbj.net is available to Rochester Business Journal's subscribers who are logged in. Subscribers may login at the login tab below. Others may join our audience with a subscription today.
Why All Successful Entrepreneurs Have MBAs: Mentors, Believers, Advocates
There’s no such thing as a “self-made” business owner. The mere notion of the self-made man — someone who came from nothing, had a big idea, exploited it entirely on his own, and now has it all — is mostly an American myth. Sure, successful entrepreneurs and business owners are smart, opportunistic, perceptive, and adept at assimilating information.
3 Pros and Cons of Hiring Family Members - and How to Handle Them Up Front
It’s common for business owners to hire family members. In fact, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 90 percent of America’s businesses are family owned or controlled. And while many are small mom-and-pop operations or entrepreneurial start-ups, others, like Berkshire Hathaway and Walmart, are global giants. Still, mixing business and family isn’t a shoo-in for success.
How to Minimize Business Risk
As an entrepreneur, you’re operating in the casino known as the U.S. economy. The business environment changes almost daily. Even a cursory analysis of the stock market will show wild fluctuations as a result of China’s debt, oil prices or even a dictator’s latest real estate aspirations. These fluctuations — along with the strength or weakness of the economy both nationally and locally — affect every aspect of your business environment.
4 Types of Businesses to Avoid as an Aspiring Business Owner
Succeeding in small business is no simple matter, let alone a sure thing. First steer clear of these businesses. Thankfully, America is moving past the worst of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the U.S. economy, while sending confusing signals, is coming back. So you may be dusting off your dreams to start, buy, or invest in a small business. And while that’s all well and good, there are some businesses you’d be smart to steer clear of. Avoiding these businesses won’t guarantee you’ll succeed.
8 questions every aspiring business owner must ask
Share this article This article originally appeared in Real Leaders. Do you have what it takes to own a business? Your first answer might be that it depends on the market, but that’s only part of the story. So is thinking it depends on your product. The bottom line is it depends on you. We tend to hear more about business successes than failures.
So, You Want to be an Entrepreneur? 8 Questions to Ask
Do you have what it takes to own a business? Your first answer might be that it depends on the market, but that’s only part of the story. So is thinking it depends on your product. The bottom line is it depends on you. We tend to hear more about business successes than failures. Although this year, given the pandemic and its economic impacts, we’ve seen plenty of failures, most people still believe that if they want to be a successful business owner, they can.
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