# AI Trends Shaping Education (and Everything Around It)

Written by

Justin Tyler

Tags: [AI](/content/resources/tag/ai/index.html), [Connect 2026](/content/resources/tag/connect-2026/index.html), [Governance](/content/resources/tag/governance/index.html), [Policy](/content/resources/tag/policy/index.html)

## Overview

AI is moving fast—and it’s changing more than just tools. In this session, we’ll zoom out to explore the biggest AI trends impacting education and society: what’s becoming possible, what’s becoming risky, and what’s becoming necessary for districts to understand. We’ll cover how AI is reshaping work, communication, and information trust; what that means for classrooms and student readiness; and how district leaders can think about policy, equity, privacy, and responsible use without getting paralyzed. Expect a practical, non-hype conversation that helps you leave with clearer mental models, better questions to ask, and a grounded view of where AI is headed next.