Chicago, IL (April 14, 2026) — CoSN — The Consortium for School Networking, a premier association of K-12 education technology leaders, today honored Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) in Virginia with its 2026 District Team Leadership Award.
The award celebrates a district leadership team whose strategic use of technology has had a transformative impact on student learning. LCPS was recognized for its team of more than 270 technology leaders, who work together to use technology to transform student learning, empower teachers, strengthen partnerships with families, and serve their community with intention and care.
LCPS embraces the belief that transformative technology leadership is a team effort, built on people, trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to students. Through the LCPS Department of Digital Innovation, the county manages projects that impact over 80,000 students every day.
“I am very proud of the outstanding Digital Innovation Team here at Loudoun County Public Schools and their well-deserved recognition with the CoSN District Team Leadership Award,” said Dr. Aaron Spence, Superintendent of Loudoun County Public Schools. “Their commitment to innovative, student-centered solutions is transforming how we support learning across our division. This award reflects their unwavering focus on empowering every student to succeed and make meaningful contributions to the world.”
“Loudoun County Public Schools exemplifies what’s possible when district leaders work together with a shared vision for students. Their district team demonstrates how thoughtful, collaborative technology leadership can strengthen teaching, learning, and trust across an entire community,” said Keith Krueger, CEO of CoSN.
The award was presented during CoSN’s annual conference, “Building What’s Next, Together,” which kicked off on Monday, April 13. The conference is focused on advancing the knowledge and skills of K-12 education technology leaders — including CIOs/CTOs, superintendents, and solution providers — while addressing key topics such as cybersecurity, student data privacy, and the use of generative AI in schools to support safe and effective practices within the K-12 system.
Watch a video highlighting Loudoun County Public Schools’ accomplishments here.
Learn more about the CoSN2026 awards: cosn.org/about/awards/.
About CoSN
CoSN, the world-class professional association for K-12 education technology leaders, stands at the forefront of education innovation. We are driven by a mission to equip current and aspiring K-12 education technology leaders, their teams, and school districts with the community, knowledge, and professional development they need to cultivate engaging learning environments. Our vision is rooted in a future where every learner reaches their unique potential, guided by our community. CoSN represents over 13 million students and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education. www.cosn.org/
About Loudoun County Public Schools
Loudoun County Public Schools educates 80,000 students across more than 100 schools and programs, employing approximately 13,500 employees who daily commit to delivering world-class education to help all students make meaningful contributions to the world. www.lcps.org/
MEDIA CONTACTS:
CoSN: Makenzie Carlin, mcarlin@fratelli.com
LCPS: Daniel Adams, daniel.adams@lcps.org
