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E-rate Trends Report Highlights Need for Enhanced Funding and Support in Education

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Findings unveil the program’s impact on internet connectivity and digital learning in U.S. schools and libraries

EDMOND, Okla., Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Funds For Learning, a leading advocate for educational technology funding, has released its 14th annual E-rate Trends Report, revealing the current successes and challenges of the E-rate program. The annual report evaluates how the program can most effectively support schools and libraries. School and library input is compiled and delivered directly to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to inform program administration.

“We must prioritize expanding funding eligibility for cybersecurity services to protect our students and educators in an increasingly complex digital landscape.”

The report underscores E-rate funding’s essential function in bridging the digital divide, particularly for rural and underserved communities. More than 21,000 applicants and 3,700 vendors participate in the E-rate program, emphasizing its vital role in providing internet access for U.S. educational institutions. The 2024 E-rate survey, conducted in June, garnered 2,355 responses, about 11% of all applicants, offering valuable insights into stakeholder experiences and needs.

Key takeaways and comments from the report include:

E-rate’s Vital Role: Over 88% of respondents affirmed that E-rate funding is essential in ensuring equitable access to internet services, particularly for underserved and rural communities.

“The E-rate program is crucial for modern education. This program ensures schools can access vital technology for student learning. From broadband to Wi-Fi, this funding bridges the digital divide, empowering students with equitable access to educational resources, fostering innovation, and ultimately, shaping a brighter future for students.” – California School District

“We are a very small rural library. My county has very poor connectivity options. My library’s Wi-Fi is used on a daily basis by people just sitting in their cars. The E-rate program has allowed a whole new group to be able to connect.” – Rural Virginia Library

Cybersecurity Remains a Top Concern: With the launch of the FCC’s $200 million Cybersecurity Pilot Program, protecting school networks is more critical than ever. Many respondents emphasized the increasing need for E-rate support in this area.

“Cybersecurity is increasingly becoming a greater part of our budgeted dollars, and we could definitely use E-rate dollars to support our endpoint protection, network monitoring, firewalls and filtering.” – Wisconsin School District

“On the current times, the cybersecurity issue is top priority for almost any industry, but for a school is almost impossible to pay for this matter with their limited resources.” – Puerto Rico School

Rising Costs and Service Eligibility: As technology evolves, applicants are advocating for an expanded list of eligible services, with a significant focus on funding for cybersecurity and advanced networking tools.

“Our school district’s goal is to take full advantage of eligible services and would greatly benefit from cybersecurity services/software eligibility.” – Texas School District

“Our schools could not operate or exist without E-rate Cat 1 and Cat 2 funding. This funding is essential for our schools to survive!” – California School

“The findings in this report highlight the critical role of the E-rate program in bridging the digital divide for schools and libraries,” said Brian Stephens, Director of Stakeholder Engagement of Funds For Learning. “However, we must prioritize expanding funding eligibility for cybersecurity services to protect our students and educators in an increasingly complex digital landscape.”

To request a complimentary copy of the 2024 E-rate Trends Report and accompanying resources, click here. Join Funds For Learning Webinar October 31 at 11:00 am ET for an in-depth discussion of the report; register here.

About Funds For Learning

Funds For Learning, LLC, is a compliance firm specializing in the federal E-rate funding program for schools and libraries. Funds For Learning supports E-rate stakeholders in all 50 states, helping them navigate the application process to receive support for internet access and Wi-Fi connectivity. To deliver applicant feedback to the Federal Communications Commission and Congress, Funds For Learning coordinates the annual E-rate Trends Report. For more information, please visit https://www.fundsforlearning.com.

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re:3D announces OrthoAdditive Africa as the recipient of the 2024 Gigaprize competition; the organization will receive an industrial 3D printer to help pursue their mission in South Africa

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AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — re:3D, Inc. is pleased to announce the winner of the 2024 Gigaprize competition. For every hundred printers sold, re:3D donates a Gigabot large-format, industrial 3D printer to an individual or organization committed to doing good in their community. This year, the award is a Gigabot 4 filament 3D printer.

An expert panel of judges has awarded the 2024 Gigaprize to OrthoAdditive Africa in Cape Town, South Africa. OrthoAdditive Africa’s mission is to overcome barriers to healthcare access for people living with disabilities through CAD and additive manufacturing technology. They propose to use their Gigabot 3D printer to prototype a range of seating, positioning, and mobility devices currently in development with their collaborators Shonaquip SE, using a variety of materials printed by the Gigabot.

re:3D wishes to recognize the outstanding applicants for this year’s prize who are doing incredible work in their communities: these include Asmbly Makerspace (Austin, TX), Black Sheep Food Initiative (Saybrook, IL), the Citizens Archive of Pakistan (Karachi, Pakistan), EveryShelter (Houston, TX and Kampala, Uganda), SOC Films (Karachi, Pakistan), and the Welman Project (Fort Worth, TX). We also extend our thanks to our expert panel of judges for taking time out of their busy schedules to evaluate the application videos and determine the winner of this year’s Gigaprize.

ABOUT re:3D

re:3D® Inc. consists of a group of explorers committed to eliminating the cost and scale barriers to industrial 3D printing. Having pioneered the world’s first affordable, human-scale industrial 3D printer, re:3D now offers a range of large-scale, affordable 3D printers capable of printing from virgin and reclaimed filament, pellets, and/or flake. Beyond supplying 3D printers to customers in over 50 countries, re:3D offers contract printing, consulting, design, materials testing, and education services. For more information on re:3D, visit www.re3d.org.

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Introducing the CodyMD Crypto Plan

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(Now your health can be as cutting-edge as your wallet in 2025.)

PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CodyMD https://cody.md is the #1 AI Doctor, with a rapidly growing community of over 750,000 humans, and over 1,000 5-star reviews on TrustPilot.

Ready to flex your crytpo and your health to ring in the new year? Dust off that crypto stash and give it a purpose beyond impressing your friends at parties.

For just 50 USD in crypto, you’ll lock in a full year of CodyMD the #1AIDoctor —no monthly fees, no drama.

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Snag the CodyMD Crypto Plan while you still can—your body (and your T-shirt collection) will thank you!

About CodyMD
CodyMD, https://cody.md, is the #1 AI Doctor, with a rapidly growing community of over 750,000 humans, and 1,000+ 5-star reviews on TrustPilot. Cody replaces endless scrolling on search engines with quick, personalized medical insights – and so much more.

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MATRIX Business Resource, Inc. Featured in The Enterprise World Magazine for Lead Generation Excellence

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MATRIX Business Resource, Inc. has been featured in The Enterprise World magazine for its innovative approach to lead generation, highlighting the success of its proprietary MATRIX 7-Step Lead Generation Process™ in delivering high-quality leads for businesses across various industries.

WINSTON, Ore., Jan. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — MATRIX Business Resource, Inc., a leader in innovative lead generation services, is proud to announce its recent feature in The Enterprise World magazine. This recognition highlights MATRIX’s expertise in crafting high-quality leads using their proprietary MATRIX 7-Step Lead Generation Process™, which has set the company apart in a highly competitive industry.

“We’re honored to be featured in The Enterprise World for our innovative lead generation approach,” said Trinity L. Clark-Dean, CEO of MATRIX Business Resource. “Our MATRIX 7-Step Process™ is the backbone of our success, driving high-quality leads and long-term growth for our clients.”

At the core of MATRIX’s strategy is the unique MATRIX 7-Step Lead Generation Process™, a sophisticated and tailored approach designed to create valuable leads from the ground up. Unlike many in the industry who rely on purchasing leads, MATRIX creates leads by gathering data from diverse and reliable sources, including Sales Navigator, business directories, Chambers of Commerce, and public government records and so on. This process ensures that the leads generated are precisely aligned with the specific needs of each client.

“We’re honored to be featured in The Enterprise World for our innovative lead generation approach,” said Trinity L. Clark-Dean, President and CEO of MATRIX Business Resource. “Our MATRIX 7-Step Process™ is the backbone of our success, driving high-quality leads and long-term growth for our clients.”

In addition to initial lead generation, MATRIX’s strategy also includes nurturing potential clients. This long-term approach focuses on cultivating relationships with prospects who may not yet be ready to engage. Through targeted education and awareness campaigns, MATRIX helps clients build trust and position their services as the preferred choice when prospects are ready to make a decision. This nurturing process is key to developing a robust client pipeline and ensuring sustained success.

MATRIX Business Resource has established itself as a trusted partner specializing in supporting leadership development companies, executive coaches, and consultants by optimizing their lead generation processes and accelerating growth. Our tailored strategies help clients build strong client acquisition pipelines, ensuring long-term success and sustainable business development.

For more information about MATRIX Business Resource, Inc., visit www.matrixresource.net.

The full article can be seen at: The Enterprise World Feature.

Learn more about Trinity L. Clark, MATRIX’s President and CEO, at Trinity L. Clark’s LinkedIn.

About MATRIX Business Resource, Inc.:

MATRIX Business Resource, Inc. specializes in creating high-quality, tailored lead generation solutions. With a focus on data-driven strategies and sustainable growth, MATRIX helps businesses build strong, lasting customer relationships and develop effective lead acquisition processes. businesses build strong, lasting customer relationships and develop effective lead acquisition processes.

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