CoSN2026: 3 Ways Districts Are Using Artificial Intelligence

At the 2026 CoSN Annual Conference in Chicago, artificial intelligence touched nearly every session in some way, appearing in discussions about classroom modernization, cybersecurity, screen time and everything in between. But how are districts using AI in practice? Here are some takeaways from the conference with examples of how K–12 schools are using AI in the classroom, among leadership teams and in IT operations. 1. Teachers and Students Use AI in the Classroom For teachers, AI has been framed as a productivity tool, saving them time in creating lesson plans and in assessing student work…