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Call for Opinions: 2026 Predictions for Education IT

How will the technology landscape in education change in the coming year? We're inviting our readership to weigh in with their predictions, wishes, or worries for 2026.

In particular, we're asking for opinions on the following topics:

  • Cybersecurity and privacy;
  • Artificial intelligence;
  • Data infrastructure and governance; and
  • Developments in ed tech.

Share your ideas on the outlook for education IT by filling out the brief survey here. Multiple submissions are welcome. Submissions are due by Dec. 31, 2025.

Selected opinions will be featured in an upcoming article. Help us all navigate the new and evolving trends shaping schools and districts today and in the future!

About the Author

Rhea Kelly is editor in chief for Campus Technology, THE Journal, and Spaces4Learning. She can be reached at [email protected].

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