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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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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EdTech Implementation Is a Retention Strategy
EdTech Implementation Is a Retention Strategy Let’s put it bluntly: elementary educators are exhausted. The constant stream of student behavior issues, poorly aligned professional development sessions, and the never-ending demands…
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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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Using Data Responsibly: Revisiting the Student Data Principles
This article continues a series exploring data use, misuse, and governance in K–12 education. The Student Data Principles—originally developed by CoSN and the Data Quality Campaign in 2014 is…
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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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Turning Evaluation Into Value: Cybersecurity as a Strategic Investment
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a reminder that protecting digital learning requires more than technical safeguards—it requires strategy, leadership, and measurable value. We will highlight two examples in this blog.…
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AI Threats and K–12: People Matter Most
By now, we are all too aware that K-12 schools are a frequent target for cyber attacks. Ransomware encrypts and locks confidential data, forcing schools to decide whether to pay…
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Bridging the Business Continuity Gap with AI for K-12 School Districts
In today’s fast-paced world, the unforeseen can strike at any moment, from natural disasters to cyberattacks. Preparing for such events with robust business continuity and incident response plans is crucial…
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