Powered by Connection, Fueled by Purpose: Highlights from the CoSN 2025 Women in IT Breakfast
Each year, the CoSN Women in IT Breakfast, open to all, stands out as one of the most welcoming events of the CoSN annual conference—and this year was no exception.…
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EdTech’s Staffing Crisis: How Schools Can Bridge the IT Talent Gap
The Consortium for School Networking’s (CoSN’s) 2024 EdTech Leadership Report, released last April, stated, “EdTech leaders cite the inability to hire skilled staff as a top challenge, ranked second behind…
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Free Resources from CoSN’s 2025 Driving K-12 Innovation Summit
On Wednesday, February 5, more than 100 global K-12 educators and technologists gathered for a dynamic two-hour virtual summit hosted by CoSN’s Driving K-12 Innovation Advisory Board. Designed as an…
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Ed3 Conversation: The Inevitable Evolution of Education
It’s easy to be skeptical about new technologies, especially when they challenge established systems. After all, just 25 years ago, many educators banned Google, favoring the more traditional approach of…
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Innovate, Inspire, Educate: Experiential Learning for STEM Teacher Professional Growth
A recent study funded by the National Science Foundation found that children as young as six develop attitudes that males are better at computer science and engineering than females (U.S.…
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The EdTech Debate: A Call for Balance – Member Brief Summary
The EdTech Debate: A Call for Balance | Member Brief Summary This is a public summary of a Member Brief designed exclusively for CoSN members and their teams. The complete…
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Understanding and Responding to SaaS Vendor Cybersecurity Incidents
In today’s interconnected digital landscape, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions have become indispensable tools for educational institutions and businesses alike. However, the convenience of outsourcing critical functions to SaaS vendors comes with…
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Navigating Student Cell Phone Use in K-12 Schools
As cell phones become even more ingrained in students’ daily lives, K-12 schools face unique challenges and opportunities in managing their use among students. While cell phones offer learning tools,…
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The Dark Side of AI: How Generative AI Fuels Social Engineering
This is the first of a two-part blog. Email Exchange: Boss: “Hey, do you have a second?” You: “Sure, what’s up?” Boss: “Can you send me your cell number? I’ve…
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Green Tech: How Beaverton School District Saves Money and the Planet with Innovative Device Repairs
Hi everyone, and welcome to our special behind-the-scenes look at how Beaverton School District in Beaverton, OR is revolutionizing device repairs and contributing to a more sustainable future. In this…
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