CoSN’s Cybersecurity Readiness for Education (CCRE): It Starts with Knowing Where You Are

Every good roadmap starts with one important piece of information: You are here. The same is true for cybersecurity readiness. Before we can determine where we need to go next,…
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Purpose Over Panic: Screen Time, Accessibility and Student Outcomes for District Leaders

For district and school leaders, the screen-time debate is not simply about reducing device use. It is about distinguishing between technology that distracts from learning and technology that makes learning more accessible,…
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Recognized: Sixteen Years of Purposeful Technology in Meriden Public Schools

During an elementary literacy block in Meriden Public Schools, a teacher gathers a small group of students around a kidney-shaped table. Across the room, other students read aloud to Diya,…
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Supportive Environments in K-12 Cybersecurity

As cybersecurity professionals, we understand that technical tools are vital, yet we also understand that tools alone don’t stop incidents from occurring – People do. The best firewall that money…
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10 Key CoSN Back-to-School Resources for Ed Tech Leaders 2026

Purposeful Technology & Screen Time In today’s digital landscape, shifting the narrative from passive screen consumption to intentional, high-impact learning is paramount. CoSN’s Purposeful Education Technology and Screen Time Resources…
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Before a Single Student Logs On

What a modern school network actually carries and why “it’s just email and Google Docs” stopped being true about fifteen years ago. Every district I’ve worked with eventually gets some…
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You Shared. We Listened. Here’s What’s Next for CoSN.

Thank you to the CoSN members who took the time to participate in our 2026 Member Satisfaction Survey. Your feedback helps us better understand what is working well and where…
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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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