2026 Blaschke Report: Why EdTech Change Starts With People Part 1

<p>A new system is up and running. Training is complete. But are the people expected to use it prepared for the change?</p><p>In the first episode of this three-part CoSN podcast series, we explore the human and organizational side of education technology adoption through the 2026 Blaschke Report, <em>Change Management for Education Technology: A Practical Guide for District Leaders</em>.</p><p>The conversation examines why a successful technical launch can still leave teachers, staff, students, and families needing support—and what district leaders should consider before moving forward with a technology initiative.</p><p><strong>In this episode</strong></p><ul><li><p>What change management means for K–12 school systems.</p></li><li><p>How project management and change management work together.</p></li><li><p>Why communication, trust, and meaningful stakeholder participation matter.</p></li><li><p>The importance of establishing a genuine need and understanding current conditions.</p></li><li><p>Planning for readiness, clear responsibilities, and ongoing support.</p></li><li><p>A preview of the framework and leadership recommendations explored in Parts 2 and 3.</p></li></ul><p><strong>About the report and its author</strong></p><p>The report was authored by <strong>Jesse Davis, CoSN’s 2026 Blaschke Fellow</strong>. Drawing on research and interviews with education and technology leaders, it offers practical guidance for preparing school communities to adopt and sustain technological change.</p><p>The Blaschke Fellowship supports emerging leaders in education technology policy and advocacy and honors the legacy of Charles Blaschke.</p><p><strong>Continue the series</strong></p><p><strong>Part 2</strong> will explore ADKAR, the report’s framework for understanding and supporting individual change.</p><p><strong>Part 3</strong> will examine the report’s seven leadership recommendations and how districts can establish a repeatable change management practice.</p><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.cosn.org/change-management-for-education-technology-a-practical-guide-for-district-leaders/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Read the 2026 Blaschke Report: Change Management for Education Technology</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.cosn.org/the-blaschke-fund/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Learn about the Blaschke Fund and Fellowship</a></p></li></ul><p>Produced in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://e