K-12

Free E-rate Training

by Kyle Candler February 12, 2013 Catalyst Telecom

If my previous post introducing the E-rate program piqued your interest and you would like to know more about the program, I have good news.  The Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) has announced the dates for their annual Service Provider Trainings. These classes are free to attend and really offer a great opportunity to learn [...]

What are Common Core State Standards and Why Should I Care?

by Kyle Candler December 12, 2012 Catalyst Telecom

If you are tuned in to the K-12 education space, one of the biggest topics of discussion (along with BYOD) focuses on Common Core State Standards (CCSS).  The website http://www.corestandards.org defines the initiative as: “… a state-led effort coordinated by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) and the Council of Chief [...]

E-rate: Is it for me?

by Kyle Candler December 11, 2012 Catalyst Telecom

It’s been said that the only thing that saves us from a bureaucracy is its inefficiency.   There are a sea of forms to fill out, multiple hoops to jump through, deadlines to meet, “I”s to be dotted and “T”s to be crossed.  But understanding how to clear those hurdles can give you a tremendous advantage [...]