Overview

From supporting classroom instruction to running critical districtwide systems, your network is doing more heavy lifting than ever. And as AI-powered tools become more common in education, that pressure is only going to grow. How can your school or district stay ahead, especially when budgets are tight?

Watch this timely discussion on what it really means to modernize your network for today’s needs and tomorrow’s innovations. We explore how districts are preparing their infrastructure for the next generation of digital learning — and how E-Rate funding can help you do the same.

You’ll learn:

How to prepare your district’s infrastructure for AI-powered applications and agentic AI workflows
What to consider when using E-Rate dollars to modernize your network
How Westside School District in Omaha, Nebraska, is building a future-ready network with strategic support

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Speakers

Matthew Lee, Ph.D.

Interim Director of Technology, Westside Community Schools, Omaha, Nebraska

Dr. Matthew Lee is the Interim Director of Technology for Westside Community Schools in Omaha, Nebraska. A leader in educational technology, he is passionate about leveraging technology and digital collaboration to improve student learning. Matt holds a Ph.D. in Instructional Technology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and has extensive experience in strategic planning, online course development, and workshop facilitation. He has presented at numerous national conferences and has served on multiple boards, including the Nebraska Educational Technology Association (NETA), the Nebraska Association of Technology Administrators (NATA) and the Network Nebraska Advisory Group (NNAG).

Scott Moore

Account Executive, Heartland SLED Networking, Cisco

Scott Moore has over 30 years of experience in technology, including the past four years at Cisco. A lifelong Kansas Citian, Scott’s career encompasses roles in distribution, manufacturing, marketing, and sales, supporting carriers and enterprises worldwide. He currently serves as a Networking Specialist for State, Local, and Education customers in Cisco’s Heartland Region. Scott holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas and an MBA from Baker University.

Ron Bergmann — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Ronald M. Bergmann most recently served as Vice President for Information Technology and CIO at Lehman College/CUNY. At Lehman, Ron and his team pioneered the use of analytics, automated major business processes, enhanced classroom technology, and opened the first virtual reality lab in the region. Lehman was cited as an exemplar in the 2018 Horizon Report for its innovative Lehman 360 digital platform. Ron is a fellow of the EDUCAUSE/CLIR Frye (now Leading Change) Institute and was named in 2017 as one of the nation’s top technologists, transformers, and trailblazers by the Center for Digital Education. Ron previously served as first deputy commissioner of New York City's information technology agency where he was selected by Government Technology Magazine as one of the nation's leading individuals redefining and advancing technology's role in government.

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