The Next Wave of AI: EdTech and Practitioner Perspectives on the Future

AI in K-12 education is moving far beyond basic chatbots toward systemic integration, and district leaders must understand both the technology pipeline and the realities of classroom implementation. In this dynamic panel session, a national superintendent of the year facilitates a conversation bridging EdTech innovators and district practitioners. Panelists will unpack today's most impactful trends and forecast what comes next over the next three to five years, including the shift from generative text to agent-based workflows. You will explore how upcoming advancements may reshape personalized learning, data privacy, curriculum design, and operational return on investment. Get a candid look at the tension between what developers are building and what districts need for successful, equitable implementation, and learn how districts are using AI to address challenges from staffing shortages to individualized interventions. You will leave with guidance for updating data privacy policies, ethics guidelines, and procurement rubrics so your district is prepared for the next wave of AI.