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IT Management

Navigating Network Planning and Management Amidst E-Rate Funding Uncertainty

Tuesday, April 1, 2025
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT
Location: 512 / Wilapa
IT Management

Target Audience: Experienced Ed Tech Leaders/CTO/CIO; New or Aspiring Ed Tech Leaders/CTO/CIO; IT Manager/Network Administrators

Join us for an insightful panel discussion on the critical topic of planning and managing school networks in light of recent legal rulings affecting the E-Rate program. The E-Rate program, a vital source of funding for school internet services, faces uncertainty following a recent court decision that deemed its current funding mechanism unconstitutional. This session will bring together experts in educational technology, network management, and policy to explore the implications of this ruling and share strategies for navigating the challenges ahead.

Key Take Aways:

  • Learn about the recent legal challenges to the E-Rate program and their implications for funding school internet services.
  • Hear from experts on how to adapt network planning and management strategies in response to these legal developments.
  • Discover actionable strategies for navigating the uncertainties in school network funding and compliance with new legal standards.