CoSN2026 Opening Keynote: Tomorrow Starts Here

<p>The future of learning is being written now. In this opening keynote from CoSN2026, two of K-12 education’s most influential voices look beyond today’s challenges to envision what thriving schools could and should become.</p><p>Moderated by <strong>Eva Rodriguez, CETL</strong>, the conversation features <strong>David R. Schuler, Ph.D.</strong>, and <strong>Jean-Claude Brizard, M.S.Ed.</strong>, discussing how superintendents and education technology leaders can courageously design learning systems that are innovative, safe, engaging, and responsive to the needs of every student.</p><p>The session explores the leadership, collaboration, and long-term thinking required to move from reacting to change to actively shaping the future of education. More than a conversation about emerging technology, this keynote challenges education leaders to consider the decisions they can make today to build stronger schools for tomorrow.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Featured Speakers</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://cosn2026.eventscribe.net/fsPopup.asp?PresenterId=2250048&amp;mode=presenterinfo" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">David R. Schuler, Ph.D.</a></li><p>Executive Director, AASA, The School Superintendents Association</p><li><a href="https://cosn2026.eventscribe.net/fsPopup.asp?PresenterId=2250049&amp;mode=presenterinfo" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Jean-Claude Brizard, M.S.Ed.</a></li><p>President and CEO at Digital Promise</p></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Moderator</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://cosn2026.eventscribe.net/fsPopup.asp?PresenterId=2250371&amp;mode=presenterinfo" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Eva Rodriguez, CETL</a></li><p>Chief Solutions Officer for K12 Insight</p></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li>How education leaders can move from responding to change to shaping it</li><li>What thriving, future-ready school systems could look like</li><li>Why innovation must be balanced with safety, trust, and student well-being</li><li>The role of superintendents and edtech leaders in creating engaging learning environments</li><li>How courageous leadership and collaboration can turn a shared vision into meaningful action</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><em><strong>This keynote was recorded live on April 13, 2026, at the CoSN2026 Annual Conference in Chicago.</strong></em></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Resources</strong> </p><p><a href="https://www.cosn.org/cosn-conferences/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">CoSN Conferences</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G45uuj3yt9k&amp;t=3s" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">We Trust in Kids: Student Voices in AI </a>- Lego Education</p><p>Watch the original CoSN2026 keynote on YouTube:</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZuvDtcwHCE" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">CoSN2026 Opening Keynote: Tomorrow Starts Here </a> </p><p>Learn more about CoSN:</p><p><a href="https://www.cosn.org" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠https://www.cosn.org</a></p><p><br /></p><p><em>CoSN is vendor-neutral and does not endorse products or services. Any mention of a specific solution is for contextual purposes. </em></p><p><br /></p><p>Produced in partnership with⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://edcircuit.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠⁠edCircuit⁠⁠</a>⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠</p><p><br /></p>