Date &amp; Time: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET <br><br> This 30-minute Ed Talk will review a recent combination of data from the non-profit YouthTruth and SchoolStatus that reveals critical inflection points districts leaders can use to strengthen climate, improve attendance, and prevent chronic absenteeism. Hear effective strategies your district can implement right away.

State leaders lack understanding that AI education must be paired with computer science, new research attests. These states are ahead of the curve.

The commissioner plans to replace each district's school board with a state-selected board of managers. A conservator will also be appointed, holding governing authority over district and campus leaders during the transition, which typically lasts several months.