Change Management and Organizational Development in Large School Systems
All large districts experience change, whether it be a new leadership structure, budget shifts, or enterprise system implementation. Investing in change management practices and organizational development structures is critical to…
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Reflections on Driving K-12 Innovation
When the opportunity to join the Driving K-12 Innovation Advisory Board for 2022 came across my social media feed, I jumped at the opportunity to support this work. Each year…
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Blaschke Report: Best Practices from CoSN’s Peer Review Program
Since 2016, CoSN has conducted 21 Peer Reviews for school districts around the country. The purpose of this research is to discover commonalities among school districts as well as distinctions…
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Selecting the Right EdTech…Every Time
In a recent panel discussion presented by edWeb.net and sponsored by Veracity Verification Solutions, I was invited to moderate a discussion regarding best practices for evaluating EdTech. It was a…
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The “P” in Project Management = The “P” in People
The “P” in project management should be interchangeable with the “P” in people. That’s because project management is just as much about the people as it is about the project.…
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Self-Assessment (District Security Checklist)
What is your district’s state of security readiness? Security means reliability and integrity of the operation as well as keeping the door locked on data. Use this questionnaire to gain…
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Broadband Planning 101
The Bandwidth Challenge With a majority of school systems starting the 2020-21 academic year with either hybrid or remote classrooms, school system IT leaders must be prepared to manage the…
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CoSN Student Home Bandwidth Calculator
As part of the recent Student Home Connectivity Report development, the Student Home Bandwidth Calculator is now available as a member-exclusive resource. Use this calculator to determine the estimated bandwidth…
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Not All Hotspots Are the Same
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to connectivity solutions. Instead, each solution has its strengths and weaknesses depending on the diverse challenges and needs of the students, school district, and community.…
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The Impact of Cyber-Physical Security Systems on IT Infrastructure
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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