CoSN’s Guide to Filing E-Rate Comments with the FCC

We are excited to release a short, comprehensive guide on Filing E-Rate Comments with the FCC.  The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is conducting a broad review of the E-Rate program…
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FCC Opens Public Comment Period on Proposed Changes to E-Rate

CoSN Joins National Partners in Urging Educators, District Leaders, and Communities to Take Action Through SaveOurERate.com   WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 14, 2026) – CoSN — The Consortium for School Networking…
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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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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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U.S. State of EdTech 2026

The 2026 State of EdTech report provides insights into the state of K-12 education through the lens of education technology leaders—professionals who play a critical role ensuring technology is safe,…
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Building the Workforce of the Future Starts in Today’s Classrooms

By Stacy Hawthorne, EdD, Board Chair, The Consortium for School Networking Ninety-two percent of jobs in the United States require digital skills. As a nation, we have a responsibility to…
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SHLB Coalition and Partners Disappointed with FCC’s Decision to Impose New E-Rate Bidding Portal

SHLB Coalition and Partners Disappointed with FCC’s Decision to Impose New E-Rate Bidding Portal WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 30, 2026)—The Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition, The Consortium for School…
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Education Technology Leaders Bring K-12 Digital Learning Priorities to Capitol Hill for EdTech Advocacy Day

More Than 50 Experts From 22 States Engage Nearly 60 Congressional Offices to Advocate for Education Policies on AI, Cybersecurity, E-Rate, and More Washington, D.C. (April 30, 2026) — More…
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CoSN 2026 Conference Highlights Innovative Local Leadership and Responsible Technology Use in K-12 Education

“Building What’s Next, Together” Convened K-12 Leaders to Advance Responsible, Student-Centered Approaches to AI, Cybersecurity, and Digital Learning   Washington, D.C. (April 22, 2026) — CoSN — The Consortium for…
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