FETC

More than 40 edtech startups competed in Pitchfest 2.0. Winner Socrait's app tracks what a teacher says in class and converts it into actionable data

Communicating a well-thought-out plan is more valuable than restricting AI altogether, says Desert Sands Unified School District Superintendent Kelly May-Vollmar.

Inspiring students to think big about their future is a key use of technology in the small, rural South Umpqua School District, Superintendent Erika Bare says.

State and district leaders are leaving the 2026 Future of Education Technology Conference with bold ideas and "emerging practices" that they hope will bridge the gap between rapidly advancing edtech tools and reality.

At the Future of Education Technology Conference (FETC), three school leaders are bringing student-led sessions to demonstrate exactly what this looks like in practice—across grade levels and learning models.

Drone performances are the new fireworks, and they require a unique set of skills. This district is setting the standard with the world's first drone performance team.