EdTech’s Staffing Crisis: How Schools Can Bridge the IT Talent Gap

The Consortium for School Networking’s (CoSN’s) 2024 EdTech Leadership Report, released last April, stated, “EdTech leaders cite the inability to hire skilled staff as a top challenge, ranked second behind…
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Free Resources from CoSN’s 2025 Driving K-12 Innovation Summit

On Wednesday, February 5, more than 100 global K-12 educators and technologists gathered for a dynamic two-hour virtual summit hosted by CoSN’s Driving K-12 Innovation Advisory Board. Designed as an…
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Navigating Updates on COPPA and Beyond: What K-12 Technology Leaders Need to Know Webinar Recording (Free for CoSN Members)

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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CoSN’s 2025 Driving K-12 Innovation Summit: Navigating Hurdles, Accelerators, and Tech Enablers for Tomorrow’s Learners Recording

Enjoy this recording of the CoSN’s Driving K-12 Innovation Advisory Board’s two-hour virtual summit that brought together global K-12 educators and technologists who were passionate about pushing the boundaries of…
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EmpowerED Superintendent edLeader Panel – Strategic Technology Planning and Investment: Aligning Priorities, Costs, and Outcomes Webinar Recording & Podcast

Aligning Priorities, Costs, and Outcomes Presented by Krestin Bahr, Superintendent, Peninsula School District 401 (WA); Dr. Doug Brubaker, Superintendent, Texarkana Independent School District (TX); and Dr. Bryan Duffie, Superintendent, Alma…
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How to Hire Cybersecurity Staff in K12

from the CoSN Cybersecurity Committee K12 schools and districts have traditionally focused on providing connectivity and access to online resources. However, the shift towards securing these connections and protecting data…
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Understanding and Responding to SaaS Vendor Cybersecurity Incidents

In today’s interconnected digital landscape, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions have become indispensable tools for educational institutions and businesses alike. However, the convenience of outsourcing critical functions to SaaS vendors comes with…
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Top 10 Tips for Governing Cybersecurity Culture: Connecting Organizational Context to Conduct and Change

Leadership weaves the foundation of a strong cybersecurity culture into school systems. Yeah Yeah Yeah, but how?  The lofty answer is that school leaders must actively participate in cybersecurity initiatives,…
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CoSN Go To Places – Where Do I Find CoSN Resources?

Events: Find dates, times and register for events, courses and workshops from the CoSN Calendar (Subscribe at the bottom of the page) https://www.cosn.org/education-events/event-calendar/ ​ New Releases: https://www.cosn.org/cosn-new-releases/ ​ Professional Learning:…
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Enhancing Disaster Preparedness in K-12 Education (Member Only)

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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