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Preparing students for the Future of Work starts with rethinking today’s classrooms. As automation and artificial intelligence reshape the workforce, schools must prioritize creativity, learner agency, and lifelong learning over rote memorization and standardized testing. With purposeful use of technology and a renewed focus on real-world skills, K-12 education can empower students to adapt, lead, and thrive in an unpredictable future.

The Future of Work highlights how the rapid and accelerating pace of change (in technology, society, communications, environment, and other aspects of life) is transforming the future of work and placing students in an emerging world with social-technical dynamics1 both congruent and dis-contiguous from ours. Schools and educators have a responsibility to understand and prepare students with the foundational skills and mindsets they need to succeed in life, learning, and work — and the complex ideation and problem-solving capabilities to envision, adapt, and create the future.

Preparing students for the Future of Work starts with rethinking today’s classrooms. As automation and artificial intelligence reshape the workforce, schools must prioritize creativity, learner agency, and lifelong learning over rote memorization and standardized testing. With purposeful use of technology and a renewed focus on real-world skills, K-12 education can empower students to adapt, lead, and thrive in an unpredictable future.

Are you an educator with a passion for technology? Do you have a great idea for a session that would benefit your colleagues? If so, we encourage you to submit a proposal for CoSN2026! You must be an Educator to submit session proposals for CoSN2026. Submissions from vendor companies will not be accepted. Submissions Deadline: July 14, 2025, 11:59PM ET.  

We are excited to announce that the membership renewal period is now underway. We sincerely hope you will continue your journey with us and remain part of our vibrant community. By renewing your membership, you will maintain access to valuable resources, professional development, and a powerful network of EdTech leaders.