A Case Study in Real Change Management: Beaverton’s ERP Overhaul
A conversation with Steve Langford, Chief Information Officer for the Beaverton School District, painted a clear picture of an ERP system in need of an overhaul. The ERP system is…
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Project Management vs. Change Management: How Are They Different, and Why Are Both Needed in Schools?
School districts nationwide are adopting new technologies and practices at a fast rate. From artificial intelligence to cybersecurity upgrades, education leaders must guide innovation while ensuring staff, faculty, and students…
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Screen Time Is the Wrong Question: What Is the Screen Asking Students to Practice?
By Micah J. Miner, CETL, Ed.S. A parent and school board member recently asked me how many hours her child spends on a Chromebook during the school day. It is…
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The Cost of Federal Cuts: Why California K-12 Districts Need Urgent State Action on Cybersecurity
By Seung Yeon (Sunny) Lee May 15, 2026 K-12 school districts are among the premier targets for cybercriminals nationwide. According to data from the Center for Internet Security (CIS), an…
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The Vanishing Win: What Could Be Lost Without Education Technology?
At the CoSN 2026 CTO Forum, over 50 district leaders, including superintendents and chief technology officers (CTOs), joined forces with K-12 industry partners to confront a sobering hypothetical: If education…
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More Than a Conference: Inside the Community Powering K–12 Tech Leadership
More Than a Conference: Inside the Community Powering K–12 Tech Leadership By Ellen Ullman Walk into the CoSN annual conference and one thing becomes immediately clear: This isn’t just another…
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Purposeful EdTech That Works: 8 Ways to Reclaim the EdTech Narrative
Public conversations about educational technology often swing between extremes. On one side, EdTech is framed as a cure-all for engagement, equity, and efficiency. On the other hand, it is reduced…
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Supporting and Empowering Emerging Tech Leaders Through CoSN
In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, technology is no longer a support function—it’s a strategic driver of learning, equity, and innovation. As schools and districts embrace digital transformation, a new…
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From “As Real As It Gets” to AP Classrooms: How Muscatatuck Is Shaping America’s Cyber Talent Pipeline
Tucked into Jennings County, Indiana, the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center (MUTC) is one of the most unique training environments in the country—1,000 acres of urban and rural terrain designed to…
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Beyond Hiring: How to Keep Teachers and Staff in Schools
Retaining a diverse and skilled workforce is a critical challenge for school districts today. By creating an inclusive environment where all staff feel valued, supported, and have opportunities for growth,…
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