{"id":82108,"date":"2026-02-26T14:11:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T20:11:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casel.org\/?post_type=blogposts&#038;p=82108"},"modified":"2026-02-26T14:11:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T20:11:33","slug":"highlights-and-insights-from-the-2026-exchange","status":"publish","type":"blogposts","link":"https:\/\/casel.org\/blog\/highlights-and-insights-from-the-2026-exchange\/","title":{"rendered":"Highlights and Insights From the 2026 Exchange"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-points\"><strong>Key Points<\/strong><\/h2><a class=top href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At this year\u2019s <em>Exchange<\/em>, we got a glimpse of the future as we explored the theme <strong>\u201cBlueprints for Tomorrow: Designing the Next Era of Learning.\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We\u2019re 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And for those who did attend, full videos of all sessions are available on the <em>Exchange <\/em>platform for the next six months!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>At this year\u2019s <em>Exchange<\/em>, we got a glimpse of the future as we explored the theme <strong>\u201cBlueprints for Tomorrow: Designing the Next Era of Learning.\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp; 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hedy-chang-explains-how-student-belonging-is-a-building-block-of-a-democratic-society\"><strong>Hedy Chang explains how student belonging is a building block of a democratic society.<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2><a class=top href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe title=\"The Exchange | Hedy Chang explains how student belonging is a building block to democratic society.\" width=\"422\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sCczDDyJtcU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"david-adams-and-heather-n-schwartz-discuss-the-skills-that-ai-cant-teach\"><strong>David Adams and Heather N. Schwartz discuss the skills that AI can&#8217;t teach.<\/strong><\/h2><a class=top href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe title=\"The Exchange | David Adams and Heather Schwartz discuss the skills that AI can&#039;t teach.\" width=\"422\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rJoMm0RsbTQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"johanna-sam-explains-why-students-go-touch-grass-when-overwhelmed-by-online-life\"><strong>Johanna Sam explains why students go &#8220;touch grass&#8221; when overwhelmed by online life.<\/strong><\/h2><a class=top href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe title=\"The Exchange | Johanna Sam explains why students go &quot;touch grass&quot; when overwhelmed by online life.\" width=\"422\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZUoAdYZEi4M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sara-rimm-kaufman-explains-that-students-developmental-needs-are-interconnected\"><strong>Sara Rimm-Kaufman explains that students&#8217; developmental needs are interconnected.<\/strong><\/h2><a class=top href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe title=\"The Exchange | Sara Rimm-Kaufman explains that students&#039; developmental needs are interconnected.\" width=\"422\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d_xd362ximw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tim-shriver-explains-turtling-as-a-way-for-students-and-adults-to-deal-with-stressful-times-and-big-emotions\"><strong>Tim Shriver explains &#8220;turtling&#8221; as a way for students and adults to deal with stressful times and big emotions.<\/strong><\/h2><a class=top href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe title=\"The Exchange | Tim Shriver explains &quot;turtling&quot;.\" width=\"422\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o6Pkd11eWLU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you again to our sponsors and for all those who joined to participate in all the important conversations that took place at the <em>Exchange<\/em>! And stay tuned for future events!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The views in this blog are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the views of CASEL.<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Posts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/casel.org\/blog\/exchange-keynote-wired-for-connection-the-impact-of-the-teacher-student-relationship-on-student-well-being\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Exchange Keynote\u2014Wired for Connection: The Impact of the Teacher-Student Relationship on Student Well-Being<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/casel.org\/blog\/2025-year-in-review-taking-a-stand-for-social-and-emotional-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025 Year in Review: Taking a Stand for Social and Emotional Learning<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/casel.org\/blog\/shaping-impactful-classrooms-for-a-changing-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shaping Impactful Classrooms for a Changing World<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Write for Us<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you interested in writing for CASEL\u2019s blog, <em>Constellations<\/em>? <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1zSZFveKA8xsmlCADpfDP8t-y9emN0qswHQh1MnfmqBI\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more<\/a> about what we\u2019re looking for and how to pitch your idea!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Points Back to top At this year\u2019s Exchange, we got a glimpse of the future as we explored the theme \u201cBlueprints for Tomorrow: Designing the Next Era of Learning.\u201d&nbsp; And what a future we envisioned! 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