Michael Nachbar

Education trends for 2026 demand intentional shifts—centering relationships, human judgment, coherence, and contribution in an AI-accelerated world.

Great teaching isn’t about sticking to one style—it’s about building range. This blog introduces a framework of three domains, which includes content, pedagogical, and developmental expertise, that gives schools a shared language for teacher growth and helps educators expand their impact in the classroom.

Explore how embracing complexity, rather than choosing sides, can lead to stronger, more student-centered schools. GOA challenges false dichotomies in education and shares a framework for designing systems where multiple truths can coexist.

Learn how expanding student pathways can redefine success, boost engagement, and create more personal, purpose-driven learning experiences. Explore how schools can evolve without losing structure, offering students more ways to thrive.

Explore the future of education in 2025 with insights on personalized pathways, curiosity-driven learning, AI integration, and blended models. Discover how schools can redefine success and thrive in a dynamic, interconnected world.

Explore how schools can navigate educational change while maintaining their core identity. Learn three key strategies for balancing innovation with tradition, empowering leaders, and staying agile in the face of future challenges.

Discover how empowering instructional leaders can drive educational change. Learn about the latest trends in professional development, the critical role of instructional leaders, and how GOA's new newsletter, The PLaybook, supports educators in fostering continuous improvement and excellence.

GOA Executive Director Michael Nachbar highlights a range of key trends and topics for this year, encompassing areas such as technology, mental wellness, experiential learning, and innovative evaluation methods.

Embracing AI in schools isn't just tech — it's uniting innovation with core values. Uncover five essential building blocks schools should consider when building an AI strategy.

Explore the ABCs of AI in education and how it’s changing the way we think about teaching and learning.

"This is a pivotal time to be in education as we are witnessing one of the greatest technological advancements we have ever seen come into view." GOA Executive Director Michael Nachbar identifies three trends and topics that deserve our attention this year.

In our new Impact Report, we share stories, data, and evidence of the ways that GOA learning experiences are impacting the students, educators, and schools we work with. We also highlight what we’re seeing and hearing in the field of education and how this influences our work as we look to the future.