This week I built an AI system to help me be a better CIO — and there are lessons here for how we approach technology in our districts.
Topics Covered:
- Setting up automated daily research briefings
- COPPA compliance deadline: April 22, 2026
- Shadow IT in education and approved tool strategy
- Matching AI tools to tasks (cost optimization)
- Agentic AI trends in K-12
- Leadership filter: Does it help teachers teach or kids learn?
Key Dates:
- April 22, 2026 — COPPA compliance deadline
- March 9-12, 2026 — SXSWedu, Austin TX
- April 13-15, 2026 — CoSN, Chicago IL
