InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 12hWe need intentional integration to empower every student with AI while protecting critical thinking. National AI Literacy Day shares how to measure dependency (GAIDS), center accessibility in design, & protect productive struggle. Read the insights: ailiteracyday.org/blog 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 18hOctober is #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth! As cyber threats and AI evolve, protecting our software and educational systems is vital. Explore tips to protect your organization: tinyurl.com/4cnfb3kp 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 14/10/2026How are small & rural school districts tackling chronic absenteeism? Research from @ps-success.bsky.social, Everyone Graduates Center & the GRAD Partnership shows early outreach, positive motivation, & automated tracking are making the difference. @edsurge.com feature: tinyurl.com/mkftsxe8 #K12edsurge.comHow Some Small, Rural Districts Are Winning the Attendance StruggleNew study finds that small and rural districts lead the fight against absenteeism. 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 14/10/202685% of parents want schools to teach AI safety. AI literacy isn’t optional; it’s foundational for K-12. @innovateedunyc.bsky.social is proud to support National Parents Union’s message to leaders: students can’t figure out AI alone. Explore parent survey data: parentsonai.org/ #K12parentsonai.orgProtect and Prepare, Not Ban and Abandon: Where Parents Stand on AI3,055 parents. Two national polls in 2026. Updated September 28, 2026. Parents want their kids protected and prepared, not banned from technology and left on their own. 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 13/10/2026The FCC is considering cutting E-Rate – endangering internet access for schools & libraries nationwide. Today is the DEADLINE to submit comments. Don’t force communities to choose between broadband and learning tools. Submit your comment via SHLB Coalition: www.shlb.org/save-our-e-r... 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 13/10/20263 days out! Join us THIS FRIDAY, Oct 16 at 2 PM ET! Join InnovateEDU CEO Erin Mote & Learning Heroes CEO Bibb Hubbard for a fireside chat to unpack new national survey data on what parents really think about AI, cell phones, and high school pathways: tinyurl.com/5cx64tee 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Happy #IndigenousPeoplesDay! Today, we honor and celebrate the rich cultures, resilience, and contributions of Native and Indigenous communities. Our team is taking the day off to observe the holiday. We look forward to connecting when we reopen tomorrow. 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 09/10/2026If classroom tech disappears tomorrow, what actually happens to learning? InnovateEDU teamed up with Common Sense, @cosnweb.bsky.social, & Park Hill Schools at #CLAS2026 to explore if removing tech solves problems, or just shifts them. The recording is now live! Watch at: tinyurl.com/bdzbsm6uvimeo.comThink Tank: The Screen Time ParadoxThe debate over screens in schools has moved far beyond smartphone bans. Some educators and researchers are now calling for the elimination of classroom technology altogether, including Chromebooks, tablets, and the digital platforms built into daily instruction. We explore the evidence on both sides, examine what students might gain or lose in a screen-free classroom, and ask the harder questions: what problem are we actually trying to solve, and does removing the technology solve it or just move it somewhere else? 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Big news! InnovateEDU CEO Erin Mote will be a keynote speaker at the 2026 Families Learning Conference on Nov 9 in San Antonio, TX. She’ll explore how AI literacy can be a massive opportunity for students, educators, and families. Learn more: tinyurl.com/5n8uxdpa #NCFL26 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Every $1 cut from E-Rate = $1.60 lost in U.S. economic activity ( @SHLBCoalition’s new study). Cutting E-Rate forces schools & libraries to choose between broadband and essential programs. Submit comments: www.shlb.org/save-our-e-r... Full report: tinyurl.com/SHLB-erate-r... 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Not all screen time is created equal. If you missed Beyond Screen Time: Navigating the K-12 Device Dilemma with Learning Ally, you can watch the recording now. Erin Mote and an expert panel discuss safe-by-design guardrails, assistive tech, and effective device policies: tinyurl.com/37cn76bz 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 08/10/2026"When we think of AI as a foundational layer, we also think about it as a foundational literacy." - Erin Mote On Deep Current, @innovateedunyc.bsky.social’s CEO tackles what it takes to build AI-literate students without sacrificing human thinking: youtu.be/yo6RqhuAmTE?...youtu.beAI in Education: Are Students Learning or Outsourcing Their Thinking? With Erin MoteYouTube video by Oceans Code Experts 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Join Aurora Dreger, Erin Mote, Dr. Lakisha Brinson Thomas, and Erika Dooley on Oct 14 at 1pm ET for the webinar "Safe Schools in a Digital Age", hosted by @educateall.bsky.social. Explore how to protect students online while ensuring access to learning. Register: tinyurl.com/54m9yxkb 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Don't let AI widen the achievement gap. See @innovateedunyc.bsky.social's Rachael Stowe (National AI Literacy Day) lead state & district leaders in a tactical workshop on scaling equitable AI access at #EDTECHWEEK in NYC. Register here: edtechweek.com/ 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Schools face a crisis: tight budgets, screen restrictions, and rising tech scrutiny. Evidence is a must. Join @innovateedunyc.bsky.social’s @erinmote.bsky.social at #EDTECHWEEK in NYC on Oct 15 @ 9 AM ET. Register at: edtechweek.com/ 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Exciting news from our partners at @ps-success.bsky.social! The 2027 Community Collaboration Challenge offers $3K – $8K microgrants to design and pilot evidence-based K-12 supports. Info sessions start Oct 15! Submit your Intent to Apply by Oct 30 at 5 PM ET: tinyurl.com/3rawhj7s 011
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026From Teach for America’s 35th Anniversary Summit to addressing the UNGA, @innovateedunyc.bsky.social CEO Erin Mote has been on the move, leading global conversations on #AISafety, #EdTech and more. Next stop: @ps-success.bsky.social Summit in DC! Full monthly recap: tinyurl.com/5ymjtch6 011
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026humy.ai/ & GuidED have taken the @projectunicorn.bsky.social Vendor Pledge! Along with 350+ other vendors, they're dedicated to data interoperability, secure governance, & open standards for EdTech. Let's create a connected, safe learning environment: tinyurl.com/ytv4awy8 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026InnovateEDU's own Harshvardhan Upadhyaya will represent @edsafeaialliance.bsky.social at the DC AI Education Leadership Summit this week! Join us on Oct 7 to explore how AI can enhance learning. Let’s strengthen connections in education! Learn more: www.dcaiedcollective.org/ #AIinEducation 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Happy #WorldTeachersDay! At @innovateedunyc.bsky.social, we see your hard work. Today & every day, we're building the systems to support you. True innovation in education begins with empowering teachers. Thank you for paving the path ahead for students! 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Driving systems change in education means leaning into tough conversations. In September, our team wrote a series of deep dives on systemic shifts in education, from community-driven AI guardrails to long-term teacher pipelines. Read them on Substack: tinyurl.com/2zc6342n 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026What if we stopped counting minutes and started measuring screen value? @innovateedunyc.bsky.social CEO @erinmote.bsky.social joins Learning Ally, district leaders & advocates on Oct 6 at 3PM ET to discuss building device strategies that actually work. Register today: tinyurl.com/4825papb 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Calling early childhood educators and administrators! How are tech, digital media & AI showing up in your work? NAEYC will host paid 75-min virtual focus groups to shape new national guidance. Take the 5-min survey to see if you qualify: tinyurl.com/4u37x2mbd5yfjb04.na1.hubspotlinks.comNAEYC Technology, Digital Media & AI Focus Group Interest SurveyTake this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free. 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026We shouldn't price our best educators out of becoming school principals. A new report from @pathwaysalliance.bsky.social explores how Registered Principal Apprenticeships fix the funding gaps created by federal loan caps: tinyurl.com/yzdrumeb #EdPolicy 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026AI adoption in schools is about building trust. Join executive leaders from Google For Education, IBM, Siegel Endowment, and The Tech Interact for a panel on leading human-first AI transformation through AI literacy. Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #NationalAILiteracyDay #EdTech 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026New month, new podcast roundup from the @innovateedunyc.bsky.social team! Explore conversations from district leaders & global advocates on everything from school scheduling to safe global AI adoption: tinyurl.com/bd3wz9sv #K12 #EdTech 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026From AI to cell phone policies, parents face unprecedented complexity in education. Join InnovateEDU CEO @erinmote.bsky.social & Learning Heroes CEO Bibb Hubbard on Oct 16 at 2PM ET as they unpack findings from Learning Heroes' 10th annual parent survey. Register:https://tinyurl.com/5cx64tee 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Last week, our CEO @erinmote.bsky.social spoke at the #UNGA, calling for third-party auditing, global unified research, and cross-border collaboration in AI and education – reminding us that safety is the foundation needed for innovation. Watch at tinyurl.com/UNGA80-Erin-...webtv.un.orgProtecting Children's Rights facing artificial intelligence: the Coalition for children's rights and protection in the age of Artificial intelligence as an Operational ToolOn the margins of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Leaders of France, Spain, Kenya and Australia will convene Heads of State and Government and global leaders for a high-level dialogue to advance practical cooperation to protect the rights of children and their safety in the digital age. 001
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026How do you implement AI policy safely in your district? Join @pathwaysalliance.bsky.social & @edsafeaialliance.bsky.social on Oct 22 at 2pm ET to discuss Illinois’ new AI framework. Gain insights on student privacy & classroom integration. Register: tinyurl.com/3krz6sk6 #AIEducation #EdTech 010
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Scale AI in K-12 with clarity, not complexity. A decoupled orchestration layer ensures student privacy, cuts tech debt, and gives educators real-time insights. Read the new Q3 AI & Interoperability brief from @projectunicorn.bsky.social www.projectunicorn.org/resources/q3... 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026"Safety is the foundation of innovation." @innovateedunyc.bsky.social CEO @erinmote.bsky.social shared insights on AI safety and its impact on classrooms at the United Nations. Schools need clear guardrails, not blanket bans. Read more about it here: tinyurl.com/yjmvzm6redweek.orgAn Educator Banned Social Media in Her School Years Ago. What About Banning AI?An AI safety expert and former educator spoke at a UN meeting about AI safety. This is what she said. 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Transforming student outcomes takes a community effort. A new white paper from ASU Mary Lou Fulton College frames tutors, mentors, and after-school staff as vital economic infrastructure. Proud to see @innovateedunyc.bsky.social & @ps-success.bsky.social featured: tinyurl.com/mr2d4ajy 012
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Every student deserves a well-prepared educator. @innovateedunyc.bsky.social and @pathwaysalliance.bsky.social endorse the Quality Educator Partnership Act (#QEPA), introduced by @adams.house.gov & @reed.senate.gov to invest in teacher pipelines and data systems. Learn more: tinyurl.com/444bnhb4 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026NYCPS & LAUSD’s gen AI policy changes raise a question: How do we protect learners without shutting out the tech shaping their future? Districts don't need bans or unchecked access. EDSAFE AI Alliance offers a clear middle path. Context on current district trends via Gov Tech: tinyurl.com/3szkchpsgovtech.comAI Restrictions at NYCPS and LAUSD Reverberate NationwideThe two largest school districts in the U.S. restricted student access to generative AI. Other education leaders are weighing age, instructional purpose and evidence as they draw their own boundaries. 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Ryan Paugh (Forbes Nonprofit Council) and @innovateedunyc.bsky.social CEO @erinmote.bsky.social break down why #SAFEbyDesign AI standards protect our leadership pipeline -- from K-12 to the boardroom. Driven by EDSAFE AI Alliance & National AI Literacy Day. Watch at: www.youtube.com/shorts/EbtYo...youtube.comIs AI Weakening Future Leaders? | Forbes Councils SessionsRyan Paugh, President of Forbes Councils, speaks with Forbes Nonprofit Council member Erin Mote, CEO of InnovateEDU, about how the way organizations deploy AI today could affect the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers. Subscribe for more executive insights from Forbes Councils Sessions. 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026We are thrilled to welcome Jesse Davis to the @innovateedunyc.bsky.social team as our new Policy Intern! In this role, he will support our research and advocacy initiatives across our policy portfolio. Please join us in welcoming Jesse to the team! 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026With shifting policies and a growing literacy crisis, supporting every student is vital. Our initiatives @educateall.bsky.social & The Pathways Alliance joined National Parents Union to host a rapid response webinar on the READ Act. Watch here: tinyurl.com/48mwtv9y #EdPolicy 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Workers and students, not just Big Tech, must benefit from the AI boom. That’s why InnovateEDU backs @captmarkkelly.bsky.social's Make AI Work for Americans Act. "We have a generational responsibility to ensure every student and worker is equipped for this new landscape." – CEO @erinmote.bsky.social 010
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026@erinmote.bsky.social will join leaders from Bellwether, ExcelinEd, Digital Promise, and more at the #PIENetwork Summit in Chicago to move beyond the binary "screens good vs. bad" debate and look at what evidence actually says. Learn more: tinyurl.com/yha7stft #EdTech 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Generative AI is reshaping student learning. @erinmote.bsky.social, Anne-Sophie Seret, Mathilde Cerioli, and Svenia Busson will unpack how to build safe, responsible EdTech at the EdHeroes Forum on Sept. 24. Tune in here: global.edheroes.forum/ 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Real progress in education requires confronting tough questions together. @innovateedunyc.bsky.social CEO Erin Mote joins Teach For America’s 35th Anniversary Summit in Las Vegas on Oct 3 to panel The Great Debate: AI in Education—Promise or Peril? Learn more: teachforamerica.org/35years #TFA35 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Safety is the foundation for sustainable edtech. Our EDSAFE AI Alliance initiative officially welcomes Cohort 3 of its Policy Labs today! District and state leaders are teaming up to co-design safe, effective AI policies for K-12. Learn more: www.edsafeai.org/policylabs #AIineducation 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Education needs a dedicated space to test bold ideas and find out what works for students. The reintroduced NEED Act would create exactly that. 🔗 www.bennet.senate.gov/2026/09/17/b...bennet.senate.govBennet, Van Hollen, Tillis Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Innovation in Education - U.S. Senator Michael BennetWashington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet led Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) to reintroduce the New Essential Education Discoveries (NEED) Act, which would drive evidence-based improvements and innovations for our schools, by making strategic investments in education research and development (R&D). The legislation would create a national center that […] 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Schools face a crisis: tight budgets, screen restrictions, and rising tech scrutiny. Evidence is a must. Join @innovateedunyc.bsky.social’s @erinmote.bsky.social at #EDTECHWEEK in NYC on Oct 15 @ 9 AM ET. Save $100 with code SPEAKERGUEST: edtechweek.com/ 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Is a screen-free classroom realistic, or does removing devices just shift the problem? At #CLAS2026, @innovateedunyc.bsky.social CEO @erinmote.bsky.social leads Think Tank: The Screen Time Paradox with Common Sense, CoSN & Park Hill SD. Tune in Oct 7 @ 2 PM EDT More info: www.classlink.com/clas 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 21/09/202610 days until #QSHigherEdSummit! CEO @erinmote.bsky.social speaks on The New Learning Economy: Rethinking How We Teach, Learn, and Innovate alongside leaders from Santander, KOBNEX, Laboratoria & Minerva University on Oct. 2nd. Join us in Guadalajara! tinyurl.com/2y9zjw5y 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Gmar Chatimah Tovah to all in our community observing Yom Kippur. We send our warmest thoughts to all who are observing this day of reflection, atonement, and renewal. May you have a peaceful, healthy year ahead. #YomKippur #GmarChatimahTovah #Reflection #Community 000
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026E-Rate transformed connectivity in schools—now it needs to protect it. Recently, our CEO @erinmote.bsky.social joined @istorg.bsky.social to discuss USF reform, the FCC's cybersecurity pilot, and how we can defend under-resourced schools against cyber threats. Watch: tinyurl.com/57a9xw6y 010
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026EdTech only scales when it's built on human connection, evidence and purpose. Watch @innovateedunyc.bsky.social's CEO @erinmote.bsky.social and other experts in education discuss leading with research-backed EdTech and real outcomes: tinyurl.com/52dt3x9d #EdTech #FutureofLearning 001
InnovateEDU @innovateedunyc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026"Innovation moves at the speed of trust." @innovateedunyc.bsky.social CEO @erinmote.bsky.social joins Overdeck Family Foundation's Meghan McCormick to discuss AI, scaling impact, and helping students navigate unpredictable shifts. Watch: overdeck.org/blog/future-... #EdTechoverdeck.orgFuture Of: Education Innovation, A Conversation With Erin Mote - Overdeck Family FoundationHow schools can prepare students for a less predictable future and how emerging technologies are changing what students need to learn and how they learn it. 010