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What’s in the Future for K12?


Step right up and see what’s in the cards for K12 education! The future is hazy, but all signs point to a growth of AI presence in schools, a need for strong staff retention efforts and leadership opportunities, and unexpected changes for the students’ futures.



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Consult these helpful resources to take a closer look at how your district can be ready for whatever the future has in store!:




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AI

Why are We So Worried About AI in Schools?
AI is here to stay, but it doesn’t need to cast a shadow over the future of education. Discover why embracing AI is the best way to face the future:

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What Research Says About AI and the Future of Work
Predicting the impact AI will have on careers of the future isn’t just smoke and mirrors — it’s a certainty. Explore how to use AI skills today to build tomorrow’s success:

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Talents

We Have the Tools, Let’s Keep Our Talent
Future-proof your staffing efforts with the tools your district already has. Find out how tech and PD are keys to keeping your teachers committed:

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3 Ways to Play the Long Game for Staff
Don’t look to the future for starting retention efforts — start right now! Learn how start-of-year strategies can boost staff retention long-term:

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Leadership

Retaining Teachers Starts with Leadership Opportunities
Fortune favors districts that provide growth opportunities for staff. Explore how investing in your staff’s future can spell success for the whole district:

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Who Wants to be the Next K12 Leader
Develop a new vision for the future of school leadership, and look no further than your own staff. Discover how to bridge the leadership gap in your district:

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Tech

How to Prepare Students for the Jobs of Tomorrow
Without a crystal ball to help see what’s in store for careers of the future, it’s best to prepare students with a broad skillset. Find out how to best equip your staff and students for the years ahead:

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  1. Schiel, Jeff, et al. “High School Students’ Use and Impressions of AI Tools.” ACT, Dec. 2023.
  2. Lin, Luona. “A Quarter of U.S. Teachers Say AI Tools Do More Harm than Good in K-12 Education.” Pew Research Center, Pew Research Center, 15 May 2024.
  3. Carver-Thomas, Desiree, and Linda Darling-Hammond. “The trouble with teacher turnover: How teacher attrition affects students and Schools.” Education Policy Analysis Archives, vol. 27, 8 Apr. 2019, p. 36.
  4. “The Future of Jobs Report 2023.” World Economic Forum, World Economic Forum, 30 Apr. 2023.



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