Year-End Special Part 1: Reviewing 2025 + 2026 AI & EdTech Predictions from Reach Capital, HMH, Brisk & More! from Edtech Insiders

Year-End Special Part 1: Reviewing 2025 + 2026 AI & EdTech Predictions from Reach Capital, HMH, Brisk & More!

2 hour 4 minutes Posted Dec 24, 2025 at 1:00 pm.

Tom Tom Vander Ark, Founder & CEO, Getting Smart, on AI automation reshapes learning goals

Bjorn Billhardt, CEO, Abilitie, on 2025 as AI’s groundwork year

Jacob Kantor, Founder & Chief DODO, JK K12 EDU, on districts become more intentional buyers

Arman Jaffer, Founder & CEO, Brisk Teaching, on AI as a real-time writing coach

Ian McCullough, Founder & Principal, McCullough Marketing and Management, on voice-first AI in education

Jennifer Carolan, General Partner, Reach Capital, on investor expectations shift

Andrew Goldman, EVP, HMH Labs, on teacher AI adoption up 6x

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Send us Fan Mail 2025 was a defining year for AI in education. From rapid adoption to rising educator confidence and growing questions about what comes next. In Part 1 of our year-end reflections and predictions, Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell revisit their 2025 reflections and look ahead to what 2026 may bring for EdTech, AI, and the future of learning. 🎙️ Featuring insights from: Tom Vander Ark, Founder & CEO, Getting SmartBjorn Billhardt, CEO, AbilitieJacob Kantor, Founder & Chief DOD...

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