When it comes to the fight over public education, some of the most significant dustups are happening on the local level, with school boards around the country.
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.
Date & 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.
Immigration enforcement is taking a toll on attendance and student well-being, according to hundreds of principals. Here's what new research says about the issue.
Date & Time: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET <br><br> In this 30-minute Ed Talk, participants will explore how inquiry-based learning (IBL) experiences grounded in the design process through engineering and maker-style enrichment encourages persistence, collaboration, and productive struggle. The presentation will also examine why after-school time is uniquely positioned to support this work.
