WHY SPONSOR?
Tech & Learning’s Regional Leadership Summits bring together 40–50 district decision-makers in an intimate, collaborative setting. Here, K-12 leaders and industry partners engage in candid discussions, share best practices, and build meaningful relationships to solve education's biggest challenges.
For our Northeast 2026 Leadership Summit, Tech & Learning has partnered with ACTE to focus on the rapidly growing field of workforce readiness.
Why Workforce Readiness? The latest District Trends
Data from our partners at Burbio—who analyze millions of pages of district school board minutes—shows that K-12 districts are heavily investing in CTE and STEM pathways.
Here is where the funding and focus are shifting right now:
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Rapid Cybersecurity Expansion: Districts are launching dedicated cybersecurity courses and aligning existing tech programs with high-demand career pathways.
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Earlier Coding & Computer Science: Computer science is no longer just a high school elective. Districts are embedding coding, digital fluency, and computational thinking into K-8 core instruction.
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Next-Gen STEM & Robotics Labs: Investments are surging in robotics platforms, coding devices, and immersive technologies to support hands-on STEM learning.
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Mainstream AI Literacy: Forward-thinking districts are introducing AI concepts early, focusing on digital citizenship, ethics, and the responsible use of generative AI.
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Direct Workforce Alignment: STEM and computer science pathways are being intentionally redesigned around industry certifications and high-demand fields like software development.
Join the Conversation: Position your organization as a thought leader at the table. Connect with key decision-makers who are actively driving these investments.
Contact our Sales Team
Allison Knapp
allison.knapp@futurenet.com
(415) 806-5704