K–12 innovation is shifting fast. A new report spotlights the hurdles, accelerators, and tech enablers shaping district strategy in 2026.
Innovation
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EducatorsedLeadersInnovationHot Topics - controversialCoSN - The Podcast
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Hot Topics - controversialArtificial Intelligence
AI in K-5 Learning: Reading, Math & Problem Solving
5 minutes readHow AI in K-5 classrooms can help students improve reading, math, and problem-solving while supporting teachers and preserving human connection.
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EducatorsK-12 TeachersProfessional DevelopmentHot Topics - controversial
Making Confident, Joyful Math Classrooms Come to Life
4 minutes readBy shifting PD toward understanding student thinking, educators at Mont Vernon Village School built more confident, engaged math learners; drove student gains.
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Hot Topics - controversialArtificial Intelligence
AI and Accessibility in K-12 Education: A Turning Point
7 minutes readAI and accessibility in K-12 education are converging fast. District leaders must act now to ensure generative AI expands access—not inequity.
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EducatorsHot Topics - controversialArtificial Intelligence
AI in the Classroom: How Teachers Can Lead Responsibly
5 minutes readAI in the classroom works best when teachers lead—modeling responsible use, guiding students, and ensuring AI enhances learning without replacing educators.
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InnovationHot Topics - controversial
Media Literacy in Schools and the Evolving Librarian Role
5 minutes readMedia literacy in schools shapes the modern middle and high school librarian’s role, helping students question sources and think critically every day.
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InnovationHot Topics - controversialCTE
Career and Technical Education: Celebrating CTE Month
7 minutes readCelebrating CTE Month: Career and Technical Education empowers students with hands-on learning, workforce readiness, and real-world pathways for success.
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Artificial IntelligenceHot Topics - controversial
From Risk to Readiness: Why We Must Lead on AI...
3 minutes readAI is already in students’ lives, and banning it doesn’t reduce risk—district leadership, readiness, and intentional implementation do.
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Hot Topics - controversialArtificial Intelligence
How AI Supports Student Behavior in Schools
6 minutes readAI student behavior tools are helping schools improve consistency, manage meltdowns, and reinforce positive behavior—while keeping educators at the center.
