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Gym for the Brain opens a new chapter for mental health at FETC

The STARR Gym for The Brain treats mental health like physical health and gives schools a shared space to build regulation, emotional literacy and self-care habits.

Top EdTech Products: These are our winners for 2026!

Annual competition spotlights the most innovative solutions that help leaders meet the ever-evolving education technology needs of their districts and schools.

Why a high school drone show at FETC signals a turning point for CTE

What if the most compelling example of future-ready learning this year didn’t happen in a classroom—but in the night sky? 

Bold Women Collective brings the ‘Backstory Podcast’ to FETC

Women are transforming the education space every day—sparking ideas, developing solutions, connecting communities, envisioning the future, and championing change.

FETC 2026: How to drive new levels of student engagement

The conference, which begins Jan. 11 in Orlando, offers education leaders and their teams new insights on harnessing AI, expanding project-based learning and practicing self-care.

From hype to integration: Become an AI expert at FETC 2026

Walk away from these two summits with strategies for AI implementation, policy, training and more at FETC 2026.

Why antifragility is the next evolution of schools post-ChatGPT

At FETC 2026, Kelsey Behringer and Quintin Shepherd will cover how antifragility enables districts to learn, adapt, and improve through disruption.

Media center milestone: Future Ready Librarians Framework 3.0 is here

The updated Future Ready Librarians Framework 3.0 reflects the expanding role of librarians as education leaders in preparing students for life, learning and work.

Why your AI policies should read more like guidelines

"The most effective guidelines encourage critical thinking, center the human decision-making and allow for nuance," says Ken Shelton, an edtech thought leader and featured speaker at the 2026 Future of Education Technology Conference.

Road to FETC | The Future Is Immersive: How Virtual Reality Is Transforming Teaching, Learning, and Student Engagement

Date & Time: Thursday, December 11th at 4 p.m. ET

Step into the future of education with this dynamic webinar exploring how immersive learning is revolutionizing the classroom experience. Hear directly from three innovative schools—a public school, an independent school, and a fully virtual reality (VR) online academy—where teachers and students are using immersive environments to reimagine how learning happens.

Here are 5 steps for connecting students’ passion with purpose

A happy, passionate student is an engaged student, says one expert. His project-based learning framework helps schools build such students.

Putting students—not technology—at the center of innovation

For Donnie Piercey, technology is less about showing off the newest device and more about empowering teachers and students.

A view on VR education from a unique online school

“Compared to traditional teaching, VR education gives our scholars the opportunity to learn in a hands-on way without the added cost of travel and materials."

Future-Ready Pathways: How District Leaders Are Transforming CTE for the Modern Workforce

Date & Time: Thursday, November 13th at 4 p.m. ET

This FETC webinar brings together CTE leaders from across the nation to share their strategies for building robust CTE centers, designing career pathways and apprenticeship programs, as well as aligning curriculum and training programs to modern workforce needs.

Why AI is now foundational—and why it needs humans

AI specialist Matthew Winters compares artificial intelligence to laptops and lightbulbs. They become something much bigger when humans "plug in."

Let’s solve real-world problems at FETC’s Safety & Security Technology Summit

This year’s program is designed to address the most pressing safety and security challenges schools face nationwide, while showcasing innovations in AI, surveillance and cyber-hardening.

Why personalized learning now requires a culture shift

Today's educators must prioritize student voice and reward proficiency over seat time, says Nicki Slaugh, a principal of Weber School District's Innovation High in Utah.

Tim Needles: How to instill ‘creative advocacy’ in your students

'Creative advocacy' means students choose projects that cover space travel, the arts, the environment and other "things they believe in," an FETC speaker says.

How to guide students as tech evolves ‘every minute’

Middle school librarian Brandi Grant believes the library is a place where every student should feel seen, heard and empowered.

Here are new AI resources to help guide superintendents

District leadership teams can work together to develop an action plan, strategies to align AI with district priorities, and ethical and equitable practices for your schools.

FETC 2026: Amy Storer wants to make your education life easier

The instructional coach and featured speaker says AI can be that "little assistant we all wish that we had every day in our lives."

How to build a future-ready district with AI

If you're on the fence about AI, this superintendent recommends starting small with a team of teachers, IT staff, curriculum leaders and principals to vet new tools.

How to make time for self-care, communication and mentorship

Rachel Edoho-Eket, a Maryland principal, aims to help educators build some of their soft skills amid the edtech innovations at FETC 2026.

How a superintendent can see the tech perspective

Dr. Barbara Mullen has seen firsthand the challenges that impact IT and believes cross-sector collaboration is the answer.

This IT leader wants to share the success of his new microschool

Chief Information Officer Rob Dickson also laid the groundwork for his district's AI policy. You can learn about his achievements at FETC 2026.

FETC 2026: Change management strategies for IT leaders

The Future of Education Technology Conference has provided opportunities for IT leaders like Amy Jackson to learn from peers who "have put things into action."

Superintendents analyze edtech megatrends on new broadcast

CoSN's2025-2026 broadcast season begins with a two-part series focused on the Driving K-12 Innovation Report, which identifies the hurdles, accelerators and technology enablers impacting education today.

AI in Action: Principals Share their Blueprint for Modern Schools

Date & Time: Thursday, September 18th at 4 p.m. ET

Discover how four award-winning principals are transforming their schools with the power of artificial intelligence. In this dynamic webinar, visionary leaders from across the nation will share proven strategies for leveraging AI to boost efficiency, increase student engagement, and prepare learners for the future workforce.

New guidance outlines how to use grant funds for AI

New federal guidance shows schools how to use formula and discretionary grant funds to improve academic outcomes through AI.

New survey shows how districts are safeguarding student data

Earlier this year CoSN released its 2025 National Student Data Privacy Report, based on the results of a wide-ranging survey of school district leaders.

7 steps to lock down school cybersecurity this summer

School cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern; it’s a leadership responsibility. And summer is the season to lead.

New partnership with tech giants could shape AI in schools

The creators of ChatGPT are joining forces with the American Federation of Teachers to train 400,000 K12 teachers to champion AI instruction in their classrooms. Microsoft is also contributing.

How are you using AI to make your district smarter?

Looking ahead to the 2025-26 school year, you have a chance this harness increasingly powerful technology to engage students and reduce workloads.

Here’s one innovative idea to stop cheating with AI

"Exclusively give students access during the school day," says Superintendent Anthony Godfrey at the Jordan School District, an award-winning community known for its cutting-edge technology use.

7 reasons edtech leaders are worried about E-Rate’s future

Legal battle over key edtech funding stream leads concerns of tech leaders surveyed about the state of K12 IT leadership.