Mobilizing Your District: How School Leaders Can Rally Communities to Save E-Rate Funding
For nearly thirty years, the E-Rate program has been the quiet engine powering connectivity in American schools and libraries. Now, that foundational funding faces unprecedented scrutiny. A recent Federal Communications…
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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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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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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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National Education and Advocacy Organizations Oppose FCC Decision to Eliminate Funding for Wi-Fi
Washington, D.C. (September 30, 2025) – CoSN, All4Ed, EdTrust, National Education Association, National Center for Learning Disabilities, National Parents Union and Southern Education Foundation today issued the following joint statement…
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CoSN and SETDA Issue Joint Response to the Senate USF Working Group
Washington, D.C. (September 15, 2025) – The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) and SETDA issued the following statement on the future of the Universal Service Fund (USF). Together, CoSN and…
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CoSN Expresses Concern Over FCC Proposals to End E-Rate Support for Mobile Hotspots and Bus Wi-Fi
FCC Proposals Would Deepen the Digital Divide for Rural and Low-Income Students Washington, D.C. (September 5, 2025) – CoSN strongly opposes the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman’s plan to…
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