You’re invited to an open forum to explore the latest topics and trends in educational technology. This is a unique networking opportunity for all ed-tech professionals—from technology directors to instructional coaches and everyone in between—to connect and discuss the evolving landscape of technology in our schools.
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Cybersecurity requires strategy, coordination, and at times, tough decision-making. District leaders play a crucial role in keeping connected schools running – as crucial as any firewall, filter, or endpoint protection.
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Join us for an open discussion on the current state of technology in our schools. This networking meeting is designed for technology directors, instructional technology coaches, and anyone interested in the intersection of education and IT.
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AI is already entering school districts through instruction, operations, communications, and purchased products — often without being labeled an AI decision. The leadership question is no longer whether AI will be used, but where, when, and under what conditions its use is appropriate. This practi
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This legislative brief summarizes HB 3851, which expands the Illinois definition of cyberbullying to include AI-generated digital replicas, and outlines what districts should update in their bullying prevention policies for the 2026-2027 school year.
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A quick guide to the federal and Illinois student data privacy laws district leaders should know, plus a brief with citations for each.
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A two-page summary of ISBE’s July 2026 Artificial Intelligence Guidance: the four foundational tenets and four operational guardrails district leaders need to know.
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With open source intelligence, threat actors can learn a lot about school staff and use it to exploit their trust. An SMS phishing incident at my district made that clear.
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A curated, practical collection of AI guidance, frameworks, sample policies, lessons, tools, and professional learning for Illinois K-12 policy makers, district leaders, and teachers.
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AI is now part of the classroom conversation, but finding time to learn it isn’t easy. The Google AI Educator Series is a free professional learning series built for busy K-12 educators and higher education faculty. Join us live for Introduction to Gemini for Education, where Courtney Wilson from Bl
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