In the words of Benjamin Franklin, ‘An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.’ RISD’s Technology Department went through an audit in 2020 and again in 2025. This included an in-depth look at: *Alignment with district goals *Infrastructure & Systems *Digital Learning *Governance & Decision Making *Community & Stakeholder Engagement We will share the Top 10 Lessons Learned and how adjustments are being made to better support the district’s strategic plan, enable current best practices, and plan for the future of the department.