What’s Happening to the Department of Education?
Redistributing key programs, Title funding consolidation, and potential closure – everything that is (and isn’t) changing in federal education policy and procedure based on 2025 announcements.
Mindy Fiscus is the Director of Government Affairs and Purchasing for the Learning Technology Center. She has 20 years of educational technology experience in IL. In her current role, she also serves as one of the IL State E-rate Coordinators, board member and IL representative to the State Technology Directors’ Association. She supports districts with the application process for E-Rate, a federal program focused on providing cost-effective internet access and network equipment for schools and libraries. She also supports state and federal initiatives related to implementing personalized, research-based digital learning strategies and identifying exemplary sources of digital content.
Mindy serves as a member of the Illinois Classroom Connectivity Initiative, a partnership with ISBE, DoIT and the IL Governor’s office. She works out of the ROE 12 office in Robinson, IL.
Mindy is eager to answer your purchasing questions and provide guidance on all things K-12 funding, including E-Rate.
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Redistributing key programs, Title funding consolidation, and potential closure – everything that is (and isn’t) changing in federal education policy and procedure based on 2025 announcements.
2025 brought a lot of change to federal education policies and procedures. Our seasoned Washington expert reviews what’s changing, what isn’t, and how your district can plan confidently in uncertain
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