CoSN and AASA will launch Season 9 of the EmpowerED Superintendents edLeader Panel Series on Sept. 14. The 2026-2027 monthly broadcast season—sponsored by ClassLink and broadcast on edWeb.net—begins with “Leading and Sustaining Technology Innovations in Today’s School District Settings.”
Last week, ClassLink and NJASA celebrated the accomplishments of exceptional New Jersey educators at their annual Seaside Celebration for Ed Leaders in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Bringing together educators and thought leaders from across the state, the event gave guests a chance to connect, kick off a new school year, and celebrate their colleagues!
Important changes to Alpine School District’s technology systems for the 2026-27 school year will affect the way parents access their students’ information and pay fees. There will also be a change to the way secondary students access district Chromebooks.
Last week, ClassLink and NYSCATE celebrated the accomplishments of exceptional New York educators at their annual Linkside Celebration for Ed Leaders at Turning Stone Resort Casino. Bringing together educators and thought leaders from across the state—the event gave guests a chance to connect and celebrate their colleagues!
Edison Township Public Schools announced that Thomas Toohey, Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Special Services, has been named a 2026 ClassLink Visionary Educator, a national recognition honoring education leaders who use vision, innovation and technology to transform teaching and learning.
With the rise of artificial intelligence throughout the country, many parents have had questions regarding its usage in the classrooms that teach their children. “Even as you get older, you still want the emphasis to be on teaching skills, teaching the mechanics and usage of the English language,” said Roanoke City Council PTA President Jessical Blandy.
A few years ago, Jenn Judkins was attending a data governance training session when the instructor posed a question: “You may say you have a good data privacy practice in place, but is it documented? If it’s not documented, does it really exist?” That question resonated with Judkins, technology director at Wayland Public Schools in Massachusetts.
Tech & Learning has named ClassLink a winner of its Best of Show Awards at ISTELive 2026, recognizing the ClassLink Suite across two categories: Primary Education and Secondary Education. This distinction underscores ClassLink’s ability to deliver secure, intuitive, and impactful technology for students and educators at every stage of the K–12 journey.
Applications for District Administration’s Top EdTech Products Awards are now live. Here’s what we’re looking for. DA is searching for the 20 most innovative, impactful and forward-thinking edtech solutions of the year, including startups. Winners will earn a spotlight at next year’s Future of Education Technology Conference, a digital badge, a marketing toolkit and inclusion in FETC conference promotions.
