Join Plano ISD Council of PTAs for a morning of food, conversation, and learning at the Plano ISD Administration Building.

Come grab some breakfast and watch the recording of Straight Talk 2026 with us. Afterward, Matt Frey (Executive Director of Instructional Technology) will give us the scoop on how Artificial Intelligence is shaping things here in Plano ISD, followed by plenty of time for Q&A.

It’s a great chance to catch up, enjoy some breakfast, and dive into the hot topic of AI in our schools.

• When: Tuesday, February 24th

• Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

• Where: Plano ISD Administration Board Room, 2700 W. 15th St. 75075

• What: Breakfast, Straight Talk Watch Party, and an AI chat with Matt Frey

What is Straight Talk?

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