Straight Talk '26

Straight Talk ’26 is a one-hour panel discussion bringing together experts from public education, technology, mental health, and workforce development to explore how artificial intelligence is shaping the lives of children and families. As AI tools become more common in classrooms, homework, and everyday life, families are asking important questions:

Panelists include:

Charley Ayres, Director of University Relations, Texas A&M University Central Texas

Kyle Berger, Chief Technology Officer, Arlington ISD

Roy Rios, LMSW, Trauma-Informed Psychotherapist, Austin Trauma Therapy Center, and Director of Programs, Texas Council on Family Violence

Clay Smith, Solutions Engineer, Google