AASA Executive Director David R. Schuler Named to USAC Board

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Erin McCallum
Associate Executive Director, Strategy & Communications
emccallum@aasa.org

Alexandria, Va. – Dec. 19, 2024 – Today, Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel named AASA Executive Director David R. Schuler, Ph.D. to the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) Board of Directors.

In this critical role, Dr. Schuler will represent schools nationwide as the board oversees Universal Service programs, including E-Rate, which connects students and educators to essential broadband access.

Dr. Schuler will serve a three-year term through December 2027, continuing AASA’s service on the USAC board, which dates back to 2021. AASA has supported and championed the Universal Service Program, since its creation in the late 1990s. E-Rate is the only federal program supporting technology and connectivity in the nation’s schools and has played a huge part in the nearly universal presence of internet in classrooms across the United States.

I’m excited to work with my fellow board members to ensure programs like E-Rate continue to empower students and educators.

“I’m honored to have been appointed to the Universal Service Administrative Company Board of Directors. Access to broadband connectivity is essential for teaching, learning, and equity in today’s world, and I’m excited to work with my fellow board members to ensure programs like E-Rate continue to empower students and educators. Thank you to the FCC and Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel for this opportunity to serve at such an important time for public education.”

Dr. Schuler’s role on the USAC Board is distinct from the advocacy efforts of AASA as it relates to working with the Hill and the FCC to support and strengthen the E-Rate and its sister USF programs.

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About AASA
AASA, The School Superintendents Association, founded in 1865, is the professional organization for more than 13,000 educational leaders in the United States and throughout the world. AASA’s mission is to support and develop effective school system leaders who are dedicated to equitable access for all students to the highest quality public education. For more information, visit www.aasa.org.