ISTE LIVE 2026 - Renaissance Intelligence

Most educators are drowning in disconnected tools, duplicate workflows, and data that lives in too many places. In this conversation, Todd Brekhus, Chief Product Officer at Renaissance, shares how the company is reimagining edtech with what it calls the first “education intelligence system” — a unified approach built to help teachers make faster, smarter decisions in real time.Todd breaks down why the future of teaching isn’t another standalone app or chatbot, but a connected system that aligns standards, curriculum, and student performance in one flow. He explains how Renaissance is aiming to reduce fragmentation, surface the right data at the right moment, and give educators the agility to adapt instruction as students learn.The discussion also explores the role of AI in education — where it can genuinely support teachers and where it risks adding more noise. Todd shares why learning science, not novelty, should drive innovation, and how technology can save time without getting in the way of classroom stewardship. From the evolution of learning management systems to the promise of more personalized instruction, this episode offers a clear look at where education technology is headed next.If you’re an educator, school leader, or edtech enthusiast looking for a smarter way to support student growth, this episode delivers a thoughtful perspective on how better alignment and better data can help create more effective teaching and learning.