Presented by Amanda VanDerHeyden, Ph.D., Researcher, Author, and Innovator in Education
Artificial Intelligence
Mathematics in the AI Age: Cultivating Curiosity, Creativity, Collaboration, and Critical Math Literacy
Presented by Dr. Jennifer Suh, Professor of Mathematics Education, George Mason University
Building AI Literacy in Elementary Schools: Teach Students to Question, Not Just Prompt
Presented by Dyane Smokorowski, Experienced Educator, Coordinator of Digital Literacy, Wichita Public Schools (KS)
Current Education Technology Hurdles, Accelerators, and Enablers: CoSN’s 2026 Driving K-12 Innovation Report
Presented by Dr. Doug Brubaker, Superintendent, Chesapeake Public Schools (VA); Dr. Karen Cheser, Superintendent, Durango School District (CO); Glenn Robbins, Superintendent, Brigantine Public School District (NJ); and Laura Geringer, Project Director, Driving K-12 Innovation, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking)
Moderated by Ann McMullan, Project Director, CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking)
Bringing Computer Science and AI Literacy to Every Classroom: Practical Strategies for Success
Presented by Dr. Leanna Prater, Experienced Educator, Senior Professional Learning Services Manager, US, LEGO® Education
AI Literacy for K–12 Teaching and Learning: Ask Us Anything
Presented by Dr. Patricia Dennis, Director and Instructor, M.Ed. in Curriculum and Learning: School Library Media Program, William Paterson University; Dr. Pati Ruiz, Experienced Educator, Director of Learning Technology Research, Digital Promise; and Dr. Kelly McNeil, Experienced Educator, Senior Learning Experience Designer, Digital Promise
AI Literacy for Learners: High-Level Strategies for Preparing Students for a Digital Workforce
Presented by Meenoo Rami, AI and EdTech Product Leader, Author, and Ex-Microsoft; and Monica Cougan, Global Education Leader
The Future of AI-Powered Education: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Presented by Aryan Bhadouria, CEO and Co-Founder, Teachshare; and Jennifer Kilmore, Experienced Educator, Director of Professional Learning, Vista Higher Learning
Digital Literacy in an AI World: Teaching Students to Evaluate Sources
Presented by Brian Thomas, Former Educator, Current Learning Designer, TCI; and Loyal Frazier, Former Educator, Current Professional Development Manager, TCI
NYC & LA Just Banned AI in Schools: What Does It Mean for Your School?
Presented by Robbie Torney, Head of AI & Digital Assessments, Common Sense Media Youth AI Safety Institute; Eisha Buch, Head of Teaching & Learning, Common Sense Media; Laura Zimmermann, Ph.D., Director of Youth AI Research, Common Sense Media; and Geoffrey A. Fowler, Head of Public Outreach, Common Sense Media