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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The Importance of the ITS and Facilities Relationship
Introduction One of our jobs as CTOs is developing great relationships with other district leaders. IT touches every aspect of the modern K-12 district, and our success, as well as…
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2024 Driving K-12 Innovation Top Topics Revealed
Thanks to generative artificial intelligence (GAI), a recent global pandemic, and more, the landscape of K-12 education today is filled with just as many smooth vistas as it has bumpy…
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3 Ways to Make AI Less Spooky
Excitement, hype, fear, anxiety — what words come to mind when you think of generative artificial intelligence (AI)? In just 11 months, the widespread adoption of generative AI has wedged…
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10 Key CoSN Back-to-School resources for Ed Tech Leaders
1) Digital Equity Dashboard CoSN’s Digital Equity Dashboard is an innovative and practical tool designed to help school districts and communities leverage data to close digital equity gaps. This powerful…
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Stagger System for Purchasing Devices
Kelly May-Vollmar, Ed.D. serves as superintendent of educational and technology services for Desert Sands Unified School District in La Quinta, California. This blog post describes a system that would allow…
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