CoSN-Led Coalition of 464 Education and Community Leaders Urges Congress to Protect E-Rate
Petition Calls on Congress to Preserve Essential Broadband Support for Schools and Libraries as Connectivity Needs Grow WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 21, 2026) – CoSN — The Consortium for School…
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CoSN Calls on FCC to Preserve E-Rate, Strengthen Support for School Connectivity and Cybersecurity
Filing Emphasizes Growing Connectivity and Cybersecurity Needs and Emphasizes That Classroom Technology Decisions Should Remain Local WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 14, 2026) – CoSN — The Consortium for School Networking…
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CLOSING THE DIGITAL SAFETY GAP: E-RATE AND THE EVOLUTION OF SCHOOL FILTERING
*A MEMBER-ONLY BRIEF (*Due to the importance of this topic we have opened it up to nonmembers as well.) Schools today operate in a digitally rich environment where safety, speed,…
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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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