The International Society for Technology in Education and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development have named six educators as 2026-27 Voices of Change Fellows. These teachers and administrators will document and share how schools across the country are integrating artificial intelligence and digital tools into classrooms.

The fellowship brings together experienced educators tasked with communicating real-world implementation stories. Rather than relying solely on researchers or consultants, ISTE and ASCD selected practitioners working directly with students. These fellows will produce case studies, articles, and other resources showing both successful strategies and challenges schools face when adopting emerging technologies.

The timing aligns with rapid shifts in K-12 education. Schools nationwide grapple with AI adoption policies, concerns about student data privacy, and questions about how to prepare teachers for classroom use of these tools. Most districts lack clear frameworks for responsible implementation. The fellowship offers a peer-to-peer knowledge-sharing model, allowing educators to learn from colleagues navigating similar pressures rather than waiting for top-down guidance.

Fellows typically spend the academic year documenting their work and sharing findings through ISTE and ASCD platforms, which reach thousands of school leaders and teachers. Their insights influence policy conversations and professional development priorities within both organizations.

This cohort enters at a pivotal moment. Teachers report feeling unprepared for AI integration. Parents want assurance about academic integrity and student safety. Administrators need guidance on budgeting, training, and compliance. By centering educator voices, the fellowship positions practitioners as experts in their own change processes.

The fellows represent diverse school settings and grade levels, bringing varied perspectives on technology adoption. Their work will become part of the broader ISTE and ASCD knowledge base, shaping conversations about how schools should approach digital transformation responsibly.

THE TAKEAWAY: This fellowship amplifies teacher expertise during a critical period when schools need practical guidance on AI integration from