Charting What’s Next: The 2026 Top Topics in K-12 Innovation

Each year, the pace of change in K-12 education seems to accelerate, and 2026 is no exception. From the expanding influence of artificial intelligence to new expectations for online security…
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Tomorrow’s Innovators, Today: Bringing Robotics and Drones to K-12 Education

From classroom curiosities to the foundations of modern STEM education, robotics and drone technology are reshaping how students learn and think. No longer confined to after-school clubs or science fairs,…
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Rethinking Assessment: From Standardized Tests to Authentic Demonstrations of Learning

As schools worldwide reimagine what it means for students to show what they know, one theme emerges clearly: learning is more than a test score or grade. In the classroom,…
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Emerging Technology Trends on K-12 EdTech Leaders’ Radar for 2025-26

Technology leaders in K-12 schools know that innovation isn’t about chasing the “next big thing.” Instead, it’s about anticipating how emerging tools will impact classrooms, student experiences, and long-term readiness.…
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Why Trust in Education Systems Is Vital

Trust is the foundation of any strong education system. Without it, students may question the value of their learning, families may doubt whether schools are preparing their children for the…
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Emerging Technology Trends on K-12 EdTech Leaders’ Radar for 2025-26

Technology leaders in K-12 schools know that innovation isn’t about chasing the “next big thing.” Instead, it’s about anticipating how emerging tools will impact classrooms, student experiences, and long-term readiness.…
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Fred Rogers and Technological Opportunity 

Fred Rogers and Technological Opportunity  This past summer, while working on the 2025 Blaschke Report, I had the opportunity to visit the Fred Rogers Center in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Alongside my…
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EdTech Professional Development

EdTech Professional Development Introduction  The successful implementation of educational technology (EdTech) tools in classrooms is dependent on educators having a nuanced understanding of the resource they will use, its pedagogical…
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Preparation and Progress

Preparation and Progress Introduction K-12 schools are designed for social AND professional induction. They aim to teach concrete skills that can be used in the workforce while simultaneously fostering socio-emotional…
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A Digital Childhood

A Digital Childhood Introduction Children in the United States are growing up in a media ecosystem that is drastically different than that of most adults. This generation of kids have…
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