Why I Use a Password Manager and Will Never Go Back

Part of a blog series from the CoSN’s Cybersecurity Committee in preparation for and tied to Cybersecurity Month.  Passwords have been part of computing since the early beginning. Since the…
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CoSN’s NIST Cybersecurity Framework Resource Alignment for K-12

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework provides a structured approach for organizations to protect their digital assets. Our CoSN’s NIST Cybersecurity Framework Resource Alignment site seamlessly aligns it with a wealth of…
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E-Rate – Preparing for the Next 5-year Cycle

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 Digital Equity Dashboard Webinar Recording (Free)

Learn about the Digital Equity Dashboard, an innovative and practical tool designed to help school districts and communities leverage data to close digital equity gaps. The powerful instrument integrates various…
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10 Key CoSN Back-to-School resources for Ed Tech Leaders

1) Digital Equity Dashboard  CoSN’s Digital Equity Dashboard is an innovative and practical tool designed to help school districts and communities leverage data to close digital equity gaps. This powerful…
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Stagger System for Purchasing Devices 

Kelly May-Vollmar, Ed.D. serves as superintendent of educational and technology services for Desert Sands Unified School District in La Quinta, California. This blog post describes a system that would allow…
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CoSN Cybersecurity Staffing Resource for K-12

Overview: Cybersecurity represents a comprehensive challenge facing all staff in K-12 organizations and requires the creation of a culture of cybersecurity within each K-12 organization. This paper identifies and addresses staffing…
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Student Data Privacy Toolkit Part 1, 2 & 3

Protecting student data privacy is a critical and fundamental school system requirement. But addressing legal requirements and community expectations for student data privacy while allowing for data-driven decision-making and technology…
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Online Assessment Report and Planning Tool

To take advantage of the educational promise of online assessments, CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking), AASA, The School Superintendents Association, and NSBA (the National School Boards Association) today released…
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Navigating Generative AI: Promoting and Managing Academic Integrity in the New School Year

With AI dominating conversations among education leaders, the importance of managing expectations and academic integrity is now more critical than ever as the new school year commences. Most districts are…
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