This week I built an AI system to help me be a better CIO — and there are lessons here for how we approach technology in our districts.

Topics Covered:

• Setting up automated daily research briefings
• COPPA compliance deadline: April 22, 2026
• Shadow IT in education and approved tool strategy
• Matching AI tools to tasks (cost optimization)
• Agentic AI trends in K-12
• Leadership filter: Does it help teachers teach or kids learn?

Key Dates:

• April 22, 2026 — COPPA compliance deadline
• March 9-12, 2026 — SXSWedu, Austin TX
• April 13-15, 2026 — CoSN, Chicago IL