How do we measure the success of technology use in schools beyond screen time? This session brings together state policy leaders from Utah and North Dakota to explore evidence-based approaches that emphasize quality, impact, accountability, and educational value rather than minutes spent on a device.
How can states move from fragmented initiatives to a coordinated digital ecosystem? This session explores strategies for strengthening communication, support, and statewide alignment while building the data and interoperability infrastructure needed for every district to participate effectively
Are your technology investments delivering results? This session explores how states can combine usage analytics with rapid-cycle evaluation to determine whether purchased tools are being used and whether they are improving student outcomes, informing smarter purchasing and renewal decisions
How can technology partnerships drive lasting literacy gains? This session highlights how AI-supported coaching, implementation support, and strong state partnerships have evolved into sustainable literacy infrastructure with measurable impact. Learn from Nebraska’s experience and the Swivl partnership as they share lessons for long-term success.
Learn how Georgia is building a connected digital learning ecosystem. This session showcases the Inspire/Velocity platform, standards-aligned content, and the GPB EdTalks partnership to deliver high-quality resources and flexible professional learning opportunities for educators.
Move from AI literacy theory to practice. Learn how states are defining essential AI literacy competencies and how a collaborative network is implementing, testing, and refining resources that bring those standards to life in schools.
Learn how to identify the right partners and procurement pathways for successful technology initiatives. This session examines the role of intermediary agencies alongside contract vehicles and cooperative purchasing strategies that can accelerate access to solutions while meeting compliance requirements
Corporations with multi-layered ed tech "stacks" increasingly shape how students, teachers, and administrators are assessed. This session offers a more human-centered approach to building educational ecosystems through open practices and shared resources—creating a durable, sustainable system guided by educators’ expertise.
As concerns about privacy, screen time, cybersecurity, and technology effectiveness grow, how can the education community restore trust? This session brings together diverse perspectives to explore shared responsibilities and practical solutions for states, districts, and vendors.
As AI, privacy, interoperability, and digital learning expectations accelerate, leaders need more than tools; they need trust-centered systems. This session shares a practical framework for translating policy into practice through clear communication, professional learning, inclusive design, and implementation structures that educators and communities can sustain.
How can schools embrace AI innovation while protecting students? This session explores practical frameworks for evaluating AI tools, building educator confidence, and implementing safety guardrails that prioritize privacy, human oversight, and student well-being.
How can states move from understanding AI readiness to implementing AI at scale? This session explores AI adoption trends, readiness data, and emerging needs across education sectors, alongside Indiana’s statewide AI pilot, procurement framework, and lessons learned for turning insights into action.
State Partners including the Nebraska Department of Education, Office of the CIO and the ESU Coordinating Council work together to support cybersecurity preparedness in K-12 schools statewide. From best practices to cyber assessments and state-level purchases of tools and services, we work together to improve our cybersecurity from the smallest to the largest school districts.
Artificial Intelligence is transforming our world at a rapid pace—bringing new tools, reshaping roles, and creating opportunities and challenges in equal measure. Along with the promised benefits, there are also many downstream outcomes that will be potentially disruptive unless we can proactively prepare for - and navigate through - the storm that lies ahead.
EdTech initiatives rarely stall because the technology fails; they stall when people and systems are not ready for change. Based on CoSN’s 2026 Blaschke Report, this session helps leaders apply change management strategies to AI, cybersecurity, platform transitions, and other wide scale technology initiatives with clarity, confidence, and sustainability.
