InnovateEDU

@innovateedunyc.bsky.social

InnovateEDU is a nonprofit that accelerates ecosystem development, radically disrupts system challenges and barriers, and forges uncommon alliance in education through policy, practice, and technology.

https://www.innovateedunyc.org/

@innovateedunyc.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 7:31 PM

If classroom tech disappears tomorrow, what actually happens to learning?
InnovateEDU teamed up with Common Sense, @cosnweb.bsky.social, & Park Hill Schools at #CLAS2026 to explore if removing tech solves problems, or just shifts them. The recording is now live! Watch at: tinyurl.com/bdzbsm6u

@innovateedunyc.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 4:00 PM

Big news! InnovateEDU CEO Erin Mote will be a keynote speaker at the 2026 Families Learning Conference on Nov 9 in San Antonio, TX. She’ll explore how AI literacy can be a massive opportunity for students, educators, and families.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/5n8uxdpa
#NCFL26

An event graphic announcing Erin Mote, CEO of InnovateEDU, as a featured speaker for the NCFL Families Learning Conference.

@innovateedunyc.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 7:15 PM

Every $1 cut from E-Rate = $1.60 lost in U.S. economic activity ( @SHLBCoalition’s new study). Cutting E-Rate forces schools & libraries to choose between broadband and essential programs.
Submit comments: www.shlb.org/save-our-e-r...
Full report: tinyurl.com/SHLB-erate-r...

An infographic titled "The Economic Impact of the E-Rate Program" stating that eliminating E-Rate would cost the U.S. economy $4.2 billion a year. Includes call-to-action links to submit comments and view the full report. Below are partner logos for SHLB, AASA, AESA, ALA, ASBO International, CoSN, Keep Our Communities Connected, InnovateEDU, NREA, National Coalition for Technology in Education & Training, and SIIA.

@innovateedunyc.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 4:01 PM

Not all screen time is created equal. If you missed Beyond Screen Time: Navigating the K-12 Device Dilemma with Learning Ally, you can watch the recording now. Erin Mote and an expert panel discuss safe-by-design guardrails, assistive tech, and effective device policies: tinyurl.com/37cn76bz

Promotional graphic for a Learning Ally webinar titled "Beyond Screen Time: Navigating the K-12 Device Dilemma," featuring featured speaker Erin Mote (CEO, InnovateEDU), moderator Dr. Terrie Noland, and panelists Dr. Tiphani Davis, Dr. Justin Henry, Missy Purcell, and Lukas Samuels. A banner announces "Recording Now Available."

@innovateedunyc.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 2:00 PM

"When we think of AI as a foundational layer, we also think about it as a foundational literacy." - Erin Mote
On Deep Current, @innovateedunyc.bsky.social’s CEO tackles what it takes to build AI-literate students without sacrificing human thinking:

youtu.be/yo6RqhuAmTE?...

@innovateedunyc.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 7:30 PM

Join Aurora Dreger, Erin Mote, Dr. Lakisha Brinson Thomas, and Erika Dooley on Oct 14 at 1pm ET for the webinar "Safe Schools in a Digital Age", hosted by @educateall.bsky.social. Explore how to protect students online while ensuring access to learning.

Promotional graphic for a webinar titled "Safe Schools in a Digital Age" on October 14, 2026, at 1 pm ET, featuring speakers Aurora Dreger, Erin Mote, Dr. Lakisha Brinson-Thomas, and Erika Dooley.

@innovateedunyc.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 4:30 PM

Don't let AI widen the achievement gap. See @innovateedunyc.bsky.social's Rachael Stowe (National AI Literacy Day) lead state & district leaders in a tactical workshop on scaling equitable AI access at #EDTECHWEEK in NYC.

Event graphic for StartEd EdTech Week session titled "Capital for Capability Workshop: Scaling Equitable AI Access" on Oct 15, 1:00 - 1:45 PM ET. Features speakers Rachael Stowe, Adam Browning, Jennifer Ambrosius, Asher Scott, and Alexis Cobo.

@innovateedunyc.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 2:31 PM

Schools face a crisis: tight budgets, screen restrictions, and rising tech scrutiny. Evidence is a must. Join @innovateedunyc.bsky.social’s @erinmote.bsky.social at #EDTECHWEEK in NYC on Oct 15 @ 9 AM ET.
Register at: edtechweek.com/

Event graphic for StartEd EdTech Week session titled "Why EdTech's Next Investment Must Be in Evidence" on Oct 15, 9:00 - 9:45 AM ET. Features speakers Dr. Molly Henschel, Erin Mote, Karl Rectanus, Dr. Mark Schwarz, and Mora Segal.

@innovateedunyc.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 7:00 PM

Exciting news from our partners at @ps-success.bsky.social! The 2027 Community Collaboration Challenge offers $3K – $8K microgrants to design and pilot evidence-based K-12 supports.
Info sessions start Oct 15!

Submit your Intent to Apply by Oct 30 at 5 PM ET:
tinyurl.com/3rawhj7s

@innovateedunyc.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 2:31 PM

From Teach for America’s 35th Anniversary Summit to addressing the UNGA, @innovateedunyc.bsky.social CEO Erin Mote has been on the move, leading global conversations on #AISafety, #EdTech and more.
Next stop: @ps-success.bsky.social Summit in DC!
Full monthly recap: tinyurl.com/5ymjtch6

@innovateedunyc.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 8:00 PM

humy.ai/ & GuidED have taken the @projectunicorn.bsky.social Vendor Pledge! Along with 350+ other vendors, they're dedicated to data interoperability, secure governance, & open standards for EdTech.
Let's create a connected, safe learning environment: tinyurl.com/ytv4awy8

@innovateedunyc.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 5:31 PM

InnovateEDU's own Harshvardhan Upadhyaya will represent @edsafeaialliance.bsky.social at the DC AI Education Leadership Summit this week! Join us on Oct 7 to explore how AI can enhance learning. Let’s strengthen connections in education! Learn more: www.dcaiedcollective.org/

#AIinEducation

@innovateedunyc.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 2:50 PM

Happy #WorldTeachersDay!

At @innovateedunyc.bsky.social, we see your hard work. Today & every day, we're building the systems to support you. True innovation in education begins with empowering teachers. Thank you for paving the path ahead for students!

@innovateedunyc.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 8:15 PM

Driving systems change in education means leaning into tough conversations.
In September, our team wrote a series of deep dives on systemic shifts in education, from community-driven AI guardrails to long-term teacher pipelines.

Read them on Substack: tinyurl.com/2zc6342n

@innovateedunyc.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 6:30 PM

What if we stopped counting minutes and started measuring screen value?
@innovateedunyc.bsky.social CEO @erinmote.bsky.social joins Learning Ally, district leaders & advocates on Oct 6 at 3PM ET to discuss building device strategies that actually work. Register today: tinyurl.com/4825papb

Webinar promotional image titled "Beyond Screen Time: Navigating the K-12 Device Dilemma," presented by Learning Ally on Tuesday, October 6th at 3 pm ET / 12 pm PT. Features featured speaker Erin Mote (CEO, InnovateEDU), moderator Dr. Terrie Noland, and panelists Dr. Tiphani Davis, Dr. Justin Henry, Missy Purcell, and Lukas Samuels.

@innovateedunyc.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 3:30 PM

Calling early childhood educators and administrators! How are tech, digital media & AI showing up in your work? NAEYC will host paid 75-min virtual focus groups to shape new national guidance. Take the 5-min survey to see if you qualify: tinyurl.com/4u37x2mb

@innovateedunyc.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 1:45 PM

We shouldn't price our best educators out of becoming school principals. A new report from @pathwaysalliance.bsky.social explores how Registered Principal Apprenticeships fix the funding gaps created by federal loan caps: tinyurl.com/yzdrumeb

#EdPolicy

@innovateedunyc.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 7:40 PM

AI adoption in schools is about building trust.

Join executive leaders from Google For Education, IBM, Siegel Endowment, and The Tech Interact for a panel on leading human-first AI transformation through AI literacy.

#NationalAILiteracyDay #EdTech

Event announcement graphic for a National AI Literacy Day webinar titled "Why Building Critical Consumers of AI is the Investment Worth Making" on October 20, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST. Features moderator Katrina Stevens (The Tech Interactive) and panelists Josh Elder (Siegel Family Endowment), Zac Chase (Google for Education), and Lydia Logan (IBM).

@innovateedunyc.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 4:22 PM

New month, new podcast roundup from the @innovateedunyc.bsky.social team!
Explore conversations from district leaders & global advocates on everything from school scheduling to safe global AI adoption: tinyurl.com/bd3wz9sv
#K12 #EdTech

@innovateedunyc.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 2:00 PM

From AI to cell phone policies, parents face unprecedented complexity in education. Join InnovateEDU CEO @erinmote.bsky.social & Learning Heroes CEO Bibb Hubbard on Oct 16 at 2PM ET as they unpack findings from Learning Heroes' 10th annual parent survey. Register:https://tinyurl.com/5cx64tee

A promotional graphic for a Fireside Chat event titled 'What Parents Are Thinking Now: New Findings from Learning Heroes' 10th Annual National Parent Survey.' In the top right corner, the image displays logos for InnovateEDU and Learning Heroes. The event is scheduled for October 16 at 2:00 PM ET. The lower section shows circular portrait photos, titles, and organizations for Erin Mote of InnovateEDU on the left, and Bibb Hubbard of Learning Heroes on the right.

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