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2026 Predictions for AI and Ed Tech in K-12 Education: What Industry Leaders Are Saying

In an open call last month, we asked education-serving industry leaders to weigh in on how AI and ed tech will impact schools and districts in the coming year. Here's what they told us.

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Tech Outlook 2026: What Education Leaders Expect this Year

We asked technology leaders in education for their predictions on how the tech landscape will change for schools and districts in the coming year. Here's what they told us.

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Why Cybersecurity Risk Management Is Critical for Schools in 2026

Education's combination of high-value data, sophisticated threats, and operational complexity makes cybersecurity risk management a top priority.

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How AI Is Transforming Teaching, Engagement, and Equity in K–12

AI's value depends on the educators and leaders who wield it with intention and a commitment to equity, fairness, responsibility, and balance.

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How to Streamline Employee Onboarding and Reduce Administrative Burden

Milpitas School District uses clarity, consistency, and communication to simplify hiring and set new employees up for success.

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How Schools Can Reduce Digital Distraction Without Surveillance

Device-based learning is no longer "new," but many schools still lack a coherent playbook for managing it.

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6 Ways to Energize STEM Classrooms

How can schools make STEM exciting and relevant in preK-12 classrooms, without overwhelming teachers? Here are a few suggestions.

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The Hidden Cyber Risk in Schools

Printers may not be glamorous, but they are an often-overlooked attack vector that should be part of every district's cybersecurity strategy.

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How Teachers and Administrators Can Contribute to AI Transparency

To help students understand and use AI tools, teachers need professional development that supports them in redesigning tried-and-true assignments with an eye to teaching critical thinking.

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4 Keys to Building Stronger School Home Connections

K–12 leaders know that strong family engagement drives student success. It leads to better achievement, fewer behavior issues, stronger relationships between schools and families, and a more positive learning environment.