The CoSN Webinar Series: Perspectives on AI in K-12: Implications of New Global Research Webinar

About this episode

A discussion on the implications of AI in K-12 education featuring global education policy leaders.

Two Global Voices on the Future of AI in K–12 Education Two of the world’s most influential education policy leaders come together for a timely, unscripted conversation on what AI means for schools—now and next. Rebecca Winthrop (Brookings Institution) and Andreas Schleicher (OECD), lead authors of newly released, high-profile global reports on AI in K–12 education, go beyond the headlines to unpack what their research really means for district leaders. The Research Behind the Conversation This dialogue draws from two major global reports: A New Direction for Students in an AI World: Prosper, Prepare, Protect (Brookings Institution) OECD Digital Education Outlook 2026: Exploring Effective Uses of Generative AI in Education (OECD) Key Questions They’ll Explore Where do their findings align? Where do they diverge? And most importantly: What should education leaders do next? What You’ll Gain From This Conversation Participants will hear candid insights on: The biggest opportunities and risks AI presents for K-12 systems What global data tells us about readiness, equity, and impact How policy and practice must evolve in response Practical guidance for superintendents, CTOs, and state…

People in this episode

Host: Keith Krueger

Guests: Rebecca Winthrop, Andreas Schleicher

Topics covered

• AI in K-12 education
• global research
• education policy
• opportunities and risks of AI
• equity in education
• AI adoption strategies

Keywords

• AI
• K-12 education
• global reports
• education leaders
• policy
• practice
• superintendents
• CTOs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Brookings Institution, OECD, CoSN

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