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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Scholastic Esports Introduction

Esports and the gaming industry continues to grow and has pushed past traditional sporting events to be the largest sporting competitions in the world. A simple definition of esports is…
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Everybody’s Free (To Use Strong Passwords)

Parody of the Mary Schmich article and Baz Luhrmann song: Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen) Ladies and gentlemen of CoSN: Use strong passwords. If I could offer you only one…
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Why Your District Should Consider Applying for the Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) Seal

by Tim McIlvain, Executive Director of the Learning Technology Center Student data privacy might not sound like the kind of thing that gets you out of bed in the morning,…
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Don’t Blame Your Cybersecurity People and Don’t Blame Your Custodian for a Full Garbage Can!

In a time when they say it’s a matter of when not if, and it never happens at a good time; How do you support your IT staff when you…
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Staying Safe While Online

October 2024 marks the 21st Cybersecurity Awareness Month! This collaborative effort from industry experts helps the public to be aware of ways they can protect themselves and reduce risks while…
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Top 10 Tips for Governing Cybersecurity Culture: Connecting Organizational Context to Conduct and Change

Leadership weaves the foundation of a strong cybersecurity culture into school systems. Yeah Yeah Yeah, but how?  The lofty answer is that school leaders must actively participate in cybersecurity initiatives,…
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Adapting to ADA Title II: Effective Strategies for Accessible AI in Education

Adapting to ADA Title II: Effective Strategies for Accessible AI in Education  Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in education can revolutionize the learning experience, offering personalized learning pathways, automating administrative tasks,…
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Exploring Generative AI Products: Essential Recommendations for Schools on Privacy and Accessibility

Exploring Generative AI Products: Essential Recommendations for Schools on Privacy and Accessibility  In recent years, school districts have shown increasing interest in the potential of Generative AI (GenAI) to revolutionize…
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