What an extraordinary evening to recognize and honor educational innovation in our region! On May 14, 2026, the Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) gathered with hundreds of educators, students, community leaders, and partners at SeaWorld San Diego’s Nautilus Pavilion for our 23rd Annual Innovation in Education Awards — a celebration of the brilliant minds and bold programs shaping the future of education across our county.
From the presentation of 14 AVID High Tech Academic STEM scholarships to the recognition of our three signature awards — Impact, Innovate, and Inspire — the night was a testament to what becomes possible when a community invests in its students and schools. CFF was also proud to honor Dr. Bruce Braciszewski, CFF’s founding Executive Director, with the Todd W. Gutschow Visionary & Outstanding Leadership Award, and to acknowledge multiple districts and schools for their exceptional innovation and leadership.
None of it would have been possible without you — our sponsors.
As CFF Executive Director Jane Schlosberg and CFF Board Chair Dr. Leighangela Brady reminded us that evening, our work of supporting students and educators could not happen without the support of our business and community partners. These organizations work alongside us to provide school leaders with the tools they need to innovate and advance educational opportunities across our county.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to every sponsor who made the 2026 Innovation in Education Awards a night to remember.
Your generosity is more than financial support — it is a statement of belief in our students, our teachers, and the power of innovation in the classroom. Because of your commitment, San Diego County’s schools continue to serve as a national model for what is possible when education, business, and community come together around a shared vision.
Established in 1997, CFF’s mission has always been to inspire, support, and recognize educational innovation by partnering with leaders like you. Twenty-three years of these awards stand as proof that this partnership works — and that San Diego’s greatest investment is in the classrooms where tomorrow’s innovators are learning today.
We look forward to continuing this journey with you. To learn more about how you can stay involved and support CFF’s programs throughout the year, visit ClassroomOfTheFuture.org.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
- Mission Federal Credit Union
- National University
- North Island Credit Union
- San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE)
- SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
- USS Midway Museum
- Alaska Airlines
- Bruce Braciszewski
- Burnham Center for Community Advancement (BCCA)
- California Schools VEBA
- Center for Educational Innovation (CEI)
- Cox Communications
- Curriculum Associates
- Dillon Family (Tom Dillon)
- F3 Law
- Journeys Map (Peter Sibley)
- Kaiser Permanente
- Mark Stabb and the Nancy Stabb Foundation
- Motorola Solutions
- San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU)
- SeaWorld San Diego
- Sony Electronics
- Technology In Education
- WorkED
See the impact of our partners in over 125 photos in our Photo Gallery for the 23rd Annual “Innovation in Education Awards” on May 14, 2026 at SeaWorld San Diego.
