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Promotional graphic for a new publication from InnovateEDU. The top of the image features the words "NEW RELEASE" in large white capital letters on a dark blue background. Below this, the text reads "2026 EdTech Evidence Report" in orange and "HOW TO CHOOSE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY" in bold, white, italicized capital letters. The bottom half of the graphic shows a circular graphic with an adult educator with short curly blonde hair and glasses in front, assisting two young female students who are working on laptops at a white table. The background of this photo is a light lavender purple. The InnovateEDU logo and Instructure logo are located in the bottom right corner.

The EdTech market is at a tipping point, as we move past "vanity metrics" to a new standard of evidence. InnovateEDU & Instructure are proud to release the 2026 EdTech Evidence Report—the roadmap for purpose-built, effective design.

Read: tinyurl.com/3nsuka6e
#EdTech #K12 #educationdesign

The @nytimes.com highlighted NYC's AI integration in schools. Proud of our @edsafeaialliance.bsky.social Policy Lab partner, Urban Assembly, for setting safety standards for students.
🔗 www.nytimes.com/2026/03/02/n...

#UrbanAssembly #EDSAFEAI #AIPolicy #NYCSchools #SystemsChange #PolicyLab

A celebratory graphic for International Women’s Day. The top half of the image features the headline "CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY" in bold, white, capital letters against a solid magenta-red background. The InnovateEDU logo is positioned in the top right corner. The bottom half of the graphic displays a diverse group of overlapping female silhouettes in various profile views. The silhouettes are rendered in different colors, including teal, orange, brown, pink, black, and navy blue, symbolizing unity and diversity among women.

Today is #InternationalWomensDay, and we’re recognizing the women leading the charge in education innovation.

We’re proud to work alongside the experts & leaders building more effective, modern systems. Tag a woman in your org who deserves a spotlight below!
#IWD2026 #Education

Promotional graphic for the "2026 EdTech Evidence Report" which is "Launching March 9th." The InnovateEDU logo is in the top left corner in white, and the Instructure logo is in the bottom left in white, following by a bold red period. The image features two professionals in a modern workspace. In the foreground, a person with short brown hair is seen from behind, looking at a large computer monitor displaying lines of code. In the background, a woman in a yellow dress stands and holds a tablet while gesturing toward the person seated in front of her. A red circular graphic overlay is behind her on a dark background.

Is your school’s tech stack built for customers or learners?

The "Design Gap" is widening. In partnership with Instructure, the 2026 EdTech Evidence Report highlights the divide between popular tools and effective ones.

Launching March 9 at #SXSWEDU!
#EdTech #K12 #Education #StudentSuccess

The gateway to federal funding is shifting! A new GSA proposal moves DEI and public safety certifications to sam.gov/, increasing legal risks. Join us on March 11 at 12pm ET for insights from Amanda Dallo.. Register: tinyurl.com/3mexpe8h
#EducationPolicy #DataPrivacy #StudentPathways #PostSFFA

We’re excited to join the conversation at @sxswedu.com on the future of classroom tech!
If you’re a school district leader who cares about the integrity of EdTech, then we’d love to connect in Austin. See you there!
#SXSWEDU #SXSWEDU2026 #EdTech

How Nonprofits Can Balance Technology Adoption With Donor Trust While digital tools can amplify reach, streamline operations and surface powerful insights, in mission-driven organizations, trust is the true currency.

How can nonprofit leaders embrace tech while maintaining donor trust? CEO @erinmote.bsky.social discusses this on the @forbes.com NonProfit Council. Transparency is key! Read more: www.forbes.com/councils/for...
#ForbesNonprofitCouncil #DonorTrust #InnovateEDU #DigitalTransformation #SystemsChange

Promotional graphic for "READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY" in bold white arched text. The center features a white outline map of the United States on a purple background with a subtle pattern of open books. An orange dashed line travels across the map, connecting two stacks of books on the West and East coasts. The InnovateEDU logo is centered at the bottom.

It’s #ReadAcrossAmericaDay

Yet, only 1/3 of U.S. 4th graders read at a "proficient" level. We aim to support the strategies that make reading accessible for all. Let’s create #LifelongReaders

#ScienceOfReading #LiteracyAccess

🚨 ICYMI: Is your school district ready for "Shadow" Learning? With 72% of teens using AI, let's ensure it supports learning! Download our 2-page infographic for insights! www.edsafeai.org/safieaichatb...
#AIinEd #SafeByDesign #EducationPolicy #EdTech #LearningSciences #EDSAFEAI

Promo graphic announcing a new publication. The main text at the bottom in large, bold font reads: "LearnerStudio LAUNCHES NEW ANTHOLOGY." The LearnerStudio logo is positioned above the text. In the center, a dark blue circle contains the white italicized text: "BRINGING THE FUTURE INTO FOCUS." To the left of the circle is an image of the anthology cover, which features a close-up of a camera lens surrounded by a collage of photos showing diverse groups of people learning and working together. A small white text box below the cover image says: "How is interoperability the essential infrastructure for human-centered, future-ready learning?" which is the title for Erin Mote's essay. The InnovateEDU logo is in the top right corner against a peach-colored background with a white dot-pattern accent in the bottom right.

Education in the #AI age needs more than a faster engine in a horse-drawn carriage.

We’re honored to have Erin Mote join the @learnerstudio.bsky.social anthology where she dives into why interoperability is the bedrock of future learning.

Read Erin’s essay: bit.ly/42B6O6X

Huge congrats to @pienetwork.bsky.social on launching their new AI Policy Hub! Proud to see InnovateEDU and @edsafeaialliance.bsky.social resources featured to help state leaders build safe, equitable systems.

Explore: 🔗 www.pie-network.org/ai-policy-hub/
#AIPolicy #EdTech #PIENetwork #InnovateEDU

The Great Shift: Education’s Evolution in the Era of Arrival Technology - EdTech Digest If schools continue measuring knowledge in isolation while the workforce rewards AI-powered co-creation, today’s graduates risk obsolescence. GUEST COLUMN | by Erin Mote In the traditional world of educational technology, we are accustomed to an adoption process. A school district identifies a need, evaluates software, negotiates a contract, and rolls out a pilot program. This […]

In EdTech Digest, @erinmote.bsky.social breaks down "The Great Shift" & why we need to move from "testing" to "architecting" in the era of Arrival Technology. It’s time to build the systems our students need. Read more: www.edtechdigest.com/2026/02/24/t...
#ArrivalTechnology #AI #EdTech

Navigating AI From The Boardroom To The Dinner Table AI is no longer a theoretical horizon; it is the reality of our classrooms, workplaces and homes.

Boardroom strategy meets dinner table reality. In her latest article for Forbes @erinmote.bsky.social explains why navigating the AI era requires more than just tech—it requires a human-centered approach to safety and literacy.
Read more: tinyurl.com/5y5jaxv9
#AIinEducation #AIPolicy

Promotional graphic for the "EqualAI Convening" featuring the InnovateEDU logo in black in the top right corner. The main headline in bold white text reads: "Flipping the Script on AI: Strengthening Human Work in the Intelligence Age." The bottom left corner features a "PANEL" label in bold purple text, followed by the event details: "February 25, 2026 | 5:00 – 5:30 PM MST | Arizona State University." On the right, a portrait headshot of the panelist, Erin Mote, is shown. Below her photo, her title is listed as "Panelist, Erin Mote, Founder & CEO, InnovateEDU." The background is a solid peach color.

Next week, Erin Mote joins EqualAI & ASU to discuss "Flipping the Script on AI”

She will join a panel of university and national leaders to discuss how #AI is reshaping #education and the workforce, and how to address these concerns with human-centered deployment.
Feb 25 | 5 PM MST📍Scottsdale, AZ

The impact of SFFA v. Harvard goes beyond Boston. Join us Mar 3 at 3:30 pm ET for a deep dive into the "cascade effect" on admissions. We'll analyze key trends & shifts in enrollment with James Murphy from Class Action.
Register: tinyurl.com/49pb3hmp
#EducationPolicy #DataPrivacy #HigherEd

Light blue promotional graphic featuring the InnovateEDU logo. Large, bold red text in the center reads "CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION MONTH." To the right of the text is a black line-art illustration of three workers wearing hard hats behind a large gear. The background is covered in a subtle pattern of light gray icons representing technology and communication. At the bottom, a line of small blue text reads, "Building the digital bridges between school and work."

Happy #CTEMonth!

Federal investment in Career and Technical Education (CTE) started with the Smith-Hughes Act in 1917. Today, InnovateEDU ensures that investment pays off by building the "digital bridges" between school and work.

#CTE #WorkforceDevelopment #InnovateEDU

We’re thrilled to welcome Lauren Wilson to @InnovateEDU as Manager of Special Projects. With experience ranging from the classroom to CCSSO and XQ Institute, Lauren is a systems-change powerhouse. We’re lucky to have her on the team!

#Education #NewHire #InnovateEDU

The Learning Engineering Body of Knowledge (LEBOK) applies the science of learning to the way we build, turning "cool" AI gadgets into effective solutions for students & teachers. Engineer with impact. Use the LEBOK as your guide: lebok.wiki/
#LearningEngineering #EdTechInnovation #FutureOfLearning

Graphic for the 2026 Community Collaboration Challenge, featuring the PSS logo in the top left corner. Bold blue text on a light gray background announces "2026 Community Collaboration Challenge," followed by smaller text that states "With support from the Leon Lowenstein Foundation.” A yellow banner at the bottom reads "ANNOUNCING OUR AWARDEES!" in blue text. The center and right of the graphic feature a grid of logos for the awardees, including: Career & Academic Development Institute, Center for Rural Education – College of Education at Missouri State University, Chicago Public Schools – Network 17, Communities In Schools Atlanta, Fact Forward, Helena Indian Alliance, iEducate, Mindset Math, Roosevelt High School, Monroe Family YMCA, Montgomery County Public Schools, NC Central University, Sycamore Center, Open School, Reading Assist, SparkWheel, Step Up Tutoring, Elevate Teaching, Deans for Impact, The Literacy Lab, The George & Betsy Sherman Center – UMBC, and Uthiverse.

$168,000 in awards. 20 communities. 18 states + DC.

We’re thrilled to announce the 2026 Community Collaboration Challenge winners, supported by the Leon Lowenstein Foundation.

Meet the awardees: 🔗 www.partnershipstudentsuccess.org/community-co...
#education

Policymakers are Looking to Cut Down Kids' Screen Time. Ed Tech Could Be Included in That. The Software & Information Industry Association has published a guide to try to help differentiate between ed tech and consumer tech.

Is EdTech the next target in the battle over screen time? Policymakers are looking to curb digital use. It’s time to define what healthy digital habits actually look like in 2026.
Read more from EdWeek: tinyurl.com/mvw8cejh
#EdTech #AILiteracy #EducationPolicy #SAFEFramework #EDSAFEAI

White promotional graphic featuring the InnovateEDU logo. Large, bold black text in the center reads "NATIONAL INNOVATION DAY." In the top right corner, a yellow calendar icon displays "FEB 16." The bottom half of the graphic is decorated with teal line-art illustrations of gears and a web browser window, accented by yellow light-burst sparks.

On #NationalInnovationDay, we recognize that we’re often trying to build 21st century dreams in a 19th-century educational system.

We need to modernize the back-end of education: the policy, the data, and the R&D.

Our students deserve it.

​​#Education #FutureForward #InnovateEDU

Dark blue promotional graphic featuring the InnovateEDU logo. The center text reads "HAPPY PRESIDENTS' DAY" in bold white, enclosed by white bracket lines. Below this, a smaller line of white text says, "IN OBSERVANCE, OUR OFFICE IS CLOSED." The graphic is framed by a red and blue striped border accented with small blue stars.

Happy #PresidentsDay!

Students in today’s classrooms are the future of tomorrow’s leadership.

This Presidents' Day, InnovateEDU is celebrating the potential in every learner and doubling down on our mission to build the systems that help them succeed.

In observance, our office is closed.

A peach-colored promotional graphic with a white grid pattern, featuring the InnovateEDU logo. The center contains a large light-pink heart with the text "HAPPY Valentine's DAY" in dark pink. The graphic is decorated with smaller orange, purple, and red hearts of various sizes.

At InnovateEDU, we know that true change isn't a solo mission. It’s an ongoing partnership.

We want to thank all of the organizations and individuals that show up everyday to prioritize students.

Thank you for “sharing the love” for every learner. #HappyValentinesDay!

Join @erinmote.bsky.social and MarkALieberman from @EducationWeek on Feb. 19 at 12pm ET for a conversation on federal education grant cuts. This is for district leaders, school board members, & more.
Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#EducationFunding #K12 #SchoolFinance #EducationPolicy

Dark red promotional graphic featuring the InnovateEDU logo at the top. Large, bold pink text in the center reads "LOVE DATA WEEK." To the right of the text is an illustration of a pink heart-shaped padlock. At the bottom, stylized illustrations show people working with data: on the left, two people look at a board with charts and graphs, and on the right, a person sits at a desk working on a computer displaying a line graph.

It’s #LoveDataWeek ❤️

We know that protecting student data is just as important as using it. Project Unicorn is building the infrastructure that makes #EdTech both secure and connected.

When we treat data with care, we’re caring for our students!

#Interoperability #DataPrivacy #K12Education

A lime-green promotional graphic with a dark blue border. At the top, a slanted blue banner with yellow text reads "10,000 STREAMS!". The center features the "Educating All Learners" logo and website over a bright teal brushstroke, accompanied by a silver vintage microphone icon. In the bottom right corner, bold blue text reads "THANKS FOR TUNING IN!".

10,000 Streams!

The EALA podcast uplifts key voices shaping actions and practices inside the classroom and systems across the country. This year, they've had the chance to spotlight partners who are pushing the field forward in bold new ways.

Check it out: educatingalllearners.podbean.com

The 2026 New Champions Fund is open! The @educateall_org is looking for emerging leaders who are architecting more inclusive education.
Applications close Mar. 6: ealanewchampionsfund.smapply.io/
Learn More: Feb. 18 @ 1pm ET tinyurl.com/4wutpyda
#NewChampions #SpecialEducation #Grants

AI Literacy and Digital Learning go hand-in-hand.

Today is #DigitalLearningDay!

#DLDay is the perfect lead-up to National AI Literacy Day in March. This is your opportunity to learn how to better support students and a future-forward education.
🔗 all4ed.org/digital-lear...

With AI rapidly scaling across school systems, the Learning Engineering Body of Knowledge provide critical guardrails. The framework ensures human-centric design, data safety, and a science-backed process for all EdTech tools: lebok.wiki/
#LearningEngineering #EdTechInnovation #FutureOfLearning

This #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience, InnovateEDU is celebrating the women who demonstrate excellence everyday in education, as they continue to build and define the "science of learning."

They’re engineering the systems we rely on.

#GirlsInSTEM #WomenInScience