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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CETL® Candidate Handbook

CoSN’s CETL® certification program and its body of knowledge were created by and for education technology leaders. For K-12 education technology leaders, earning the CETL® certification will demonstrate to your…
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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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Canada State of EdTech 2025

This report reflects the results of the first nationwide survey of Canadian EdTech Leaders. It was developed by the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN)—the premier professional association for school system…
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EdTech Professional Development

EdTech Professional Development Introduction  The successful implementation of educational technology (EdTech) tools in classrooms is dependent on educators having a nuanced understanding of the resource they will use, its pedagogical…
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A Digital Childhood

A Digital Childhood Introduction Children in the United States are growing up in a media ecosystem that is drastically different than that of most adults. This generation of kids have…
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Performance Without Paper

Performance Without Paper In a previous post, we identified three primary manifestations of “screen time” in K-12 spaces (those being Cell Phones/Social Media, Educational Technology, and Entertainment). Educational technology, hereafter…
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Cell Phones, Schools, and Solutions

Cell Phones, Schools, and Solutions Over the past year, cell phone use has been a dominant force in the conversation on technology’s role in American classrooms. Many educators, advocates, and…
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Children, Screens, and Parent Perspectives

Children, Screens, and Parent Perspectives Beneath our society’s collective adoption of new technologies lies a paradox. While, yes, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and the ubiquity of cell phones…
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2025 State of EdTech District Leadership

CoSN conducts an annual survey to learn more about how the roles of K-12 EdTech Leaders are evolving. As districts continue to modernize their digital infrastructure, their role and importance…
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