Highlights and Insights From the 2026 Exchange

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  • At this year’s Exchange, we got a glimpse of the future as we explored the theme “Blueprints for Tomorrow: Designing the Next Era of Learning.”
  • We’re excited to share some highlights, both for those who were unable to attend, as well as for those who did and want a reminder of some of the most exciting and thought-provoking moments.
  • And for those who did attend, full videos of all sessions are available on the Exchange platform for the next six months!

At this year’s Exchange, we got a glimpse of the future as we explored the theme “Blueprints for Tomorrow: Designing the Next Era of Learning.”  And what a future we envisioned! Experts from all over the world came to share their insights about social and emotional learning and its connection to AI/technology, mental health and wellbeing, student engagement, and learning pathways.

The consensus was clear: By coming together, bridging our differences, and putting the success, wellness, and thriving of students first, we can forge a path to a brighter world. Here are just a few of our favorite moments from our two days together:

Hedy Chang explains how student belonging is a building block of a democratic society.

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David Adams and Heather N. Schwartz discuss the skills that AI can’t teach.

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Johanna Sam explains why students go “touch grass” when overwhelmed by online life.

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Sara Rimm-Kaufman explains that students’ developmental needs are interconnected.

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Tim Shriver explains “turtling” as a way for students and adults to deal with stressful times and big emotions.

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Thank you again to our sponsors and for all those who joined to participate in all the important conversations that took place at the Exchange! And stay tuned for future events!

The views in this blog are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the views of CASEL.

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