Perspectives on AI in K 12 Implications of New Global Research Webinar
Apr 2, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Apr 2, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Description
Two Global Voices on the Future of AI in K–12 Education
Two of the world’s most influential education policy leaders come together for a timely, unscripted conversation on what AI means for schools—now and next.
Rebecca Winthrop (Brookings Institution) and Andreas Schleicher (OECD), lead authors of newly released, high-profile global reports on AI in K–12 education, go beyond the headlines to unpack what their research really means for district leaders.
The Research Behind the Conversation
This dialogue draws from two major global reports:
A New Direction for Students in an AI World: Prosper, Prepare, Protect
(Brookings Institution)
OECD Digital Education Outlook 2026: Exploring Effective Uses of Generative AI in Education
(OECD)
Key Questions They’ll Explore
Where do their findings align?
Where do they diverge?
And most importantly: What should education leaders do next?
What You’ll Gain from This Conversation
Participants will hear candid insights on:
The biggest opportunities and risks AI presents for K-12 systems
What global data tells us about readiness, equity, and impact
How policy and practice must evolve in response
Practical guidance for superintendents, CTOs, and state leaders navigating AI adoption
Why This Session Matters
This is a rare opportunity to hear two global thought leaders engage directly—with each other and with CoSN members—about the decisions shaping the future of learning in an AI-driven world.
Facilitator
Keith Krueger
CoSN CEO
