Artificial Intelligence Webinar

AI and 'Techlash' Are on a Collision Course. How Should Schools Respond?

Wed., October 28, 2026, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET
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At the same time that the use of AI in schools is expanding, a growing pushback against the overuse of technology is also taking hold among parents and others in school communities. What strategies and tactics should schools take to develop and encourage smart and responsible AI use, while also addressing the concerns of parents and others in the community about tech guardrails? We’ll talk with district officials and advocates about how to strike a balance that works for schools, teachers, and students.

Speakers
Mike Lawrence
Director of Information & Technology,  ABC Unified School District
Mike Lawrence is Director of Information & Technology at ABC Unified School District (Los Angeles), where he leads districtwide digital learning strategy and infrastructure. An award-winning educator, Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL), and nationally recognized EdTech leader, he was named a Top 100 Influencer in EdTech (2023–2024) and selected as an Adobe Innovator.

Mike previously served as CEO of Computer-Using Educators (CUE) and co-founded Google’s Certified Innovator and Trainer programs. He served two terms on the ISTE Board of Directors and contributed to two UNESCO expert groups developing global 1:1 learning frameworks. He delivered a TEDx talk, Reclaim the Teachers’ Lounge, on building cultures of collaboration and elevating teacher agency.
Dr. Jeremy Sullivan
Director of Innovative Learning and Student Supports,  North Kitsap School District
Dr. Jeremy Sullivan is the Director of Innovative Learning and Student Supports for North Kitsap School District in Washington State. His education career began as an Urban Teaching Fellow in New York City has spanned from New York to Missouri to Washington. Dr. Sullivan has dedicated his career to advancing equity, innovation, and instructional excellence and leads districtwide initiatives in technology integration, AI implementation, and and information literacy, ensuring tools enhance human-centered learning. A national presenter and Google Champion, he has coached hundreds of educators in research-based and equity-driven practices. His work bridges innovation and belonging—grounded in the belief that education is the most powerful force for opportunity and justice.
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Kevin Bushweller
Deputy Managing Editor, Education Week,  Assistant Managing Editor, Technology and Learning Environments
Kevin Bushweller is a deputy managing editor for Education Week who oversees coverage of educational technology, learning environments, and the weekly EdWeek Tech Leader, a news service for ed-tech leaders in K-12 education. He is also the executive project editor of Technology Counts, Education Week’s annual report about the state of educational technology in U.S. schools.

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