Clifton, NJ - October 8, 2026 - Education leaders and industry experts gathered at the sixth annual ClassLink Learning Analytics Summit (CLAS) to explore the questions behind their dashboards. Across two virtual afternoons, attendees examined edtech effectiveness, screen time, data storytelling, security, outcomes based contracting, and the routines that help schools turn information into action.
Sessions challenged attendees to look beyond promising trends and ask what their data can actually prove. Through practical frameworks, real-world experiences, and new approaches to learning analytics, participants gained ideas they can use to build stronger evidence, ask better questions, and make more informed decisions.
Cheers to Our CLAS 2026 Awards of Excellence Winners
The CLAS Awards of Excellence recognize the individuals and organizations advancing the thoughtful use of data in education. This year’s recipients are strengthening data literacy, turning analysis into meaningful stories, and using security insights to better protect their communities.
Data Storyteller
Recognizes an individual who expertly uses data analysis to inform strategy and drive teaching and learning in their organization.
Winner: Kevin Adams, Chief Information Officer, Bibb County School District (GA)
Data Literacy Leader
Recognizes an individual advancing the innovative use of data for informed decision-making in education.
Winner: John Gonzalez, Chemistry Teacher & Data Scientist, Oxnard Union High School District (CA)
Data Security Champion
Recognizes an organization using analytics and security insights to inform the implementation of its data security strategy.
Winner: Bibb County School District (GA)
“Strong data practices go beyond collecting more information. They help education leaders ask sharper questions, understand what the evidence truly supports, and make decisions with greater confidence. This year’s award winners demonstrate what is possible when data is paired with curiosity, discipline, and action.”
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Catch Up on CLAS 2026
Couldn’t attend every session or want to revisit a favorite conversation? Explore the on-demand recordings available on the CLAS 2026 platform. To access the sessions, register for CLAS.