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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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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CoSN Framework of Essential Skills
The Framework of Essential Skills of the K-12 CTO is comprised of three primary professional categories in the education technology field. Each of these categories includes 10 essential skill areas,…
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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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What You Need to Know About the Screen Time Debate (Member Exclusive)
This content is an exclusive benefit for CoSN members. If you're a member, log in and you'll get immediate access. If you're not yet a member, you'll be interested to…
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Student Data Privacy Toolkit Part 3
Student Data Privacy Toolkit Protecting student data privacy is a critical and fundamental school system requirement. But addressing legal requirements and community expectations for student data privacy while allowing for…
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Clear Privacy Practices
Parents and guardians want assurances that personal information and data about their children are secure and protected by our school system. These questions are rising as we use the Internet,…
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Cyber Safety Social Media Messaging
How to use this resource: It is recommended that you work with your district communications manager or team to coordinate working the following social media posts into the district's ongoing…
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Google Analytics and Privacy: What School Technology Leaders Need to Know
What Is Google Analytics Google Analytics (GA) is a free service which measures and reports website and app activity. It is used primarily by website and app operators to help…
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Student Data Privacy Toolkit Part 2
Protecting student data privacy is a critical and fundamental school system requirement. But addressing legal requirements and community expectations for student data privacy while allowing for data-driven decision-making and technology…
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