Speak Your Crazy: School District of La Crosse, WI

The Small School That Launched the Future First Imagine designing a high school with no gymnasium. No science lab with a ventilation hood. No kitchen for culinary arts, no workshop,…
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Recognized: Sixteen Years of Purposeful Technology in Meriden Public Schools

During an elementary literacy block in Meriden Public Schools, a teacher gathers a small group of students around a kidney-shaped table. Across the room, other students read aloud to Diya,…
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Project Management vs. Change Management: How Are They Different, and Why Are Both Needed in Schools?

School districts nationwide are adopting new technologies and practices at a fast rate. From artificial intelligence to cybersecurity upgrades, education leaders must guide innovation while ensuring staff, faculty, and students…
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The Vanishing Win: What Could Be Lost Without Education Technology?

At the CoSN 2026 CTO Forum, over 50 district leaders, including superintendents and chief technology officers (CTOs), joined forces with K-12 industry partners to confront a sobering hypothetical: If education…
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2025-26 Year in Review: The Impact of CoSN’s Driving K-12 Innovation Initiative

In a time of constant change and accelerating technological advancement, strong leadership in K-12 education technology continues to play a critical role in architecting the future of teaching and learning.…
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Updated Guide Helps K-12 Districts Move from Planning to Progress

At this year’s CoSN Annual Conference, the newly updated Accelerating Innovation: A Guide to Leveraging the 2026 Driving K-12 Innovation Report was released during a hands-on session led by members…
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U.S. State of EdTech Report Examines How K-12 Districts Are Using Technology to Support Teaching and Learning

CoSN Survey of 600+ District Technology Leaders Reveals Key Priorities and Challenges Shaping K-12 Education Technology in 2026 Washington, D.C. — May 5, 2026 — CoSN — The Consortium for…
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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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More Than a Conference: Inside the Community Powering K–12 Tech Leadership

More Than a Conference: Inside the Community Powering K–12 Tech Leadership By Ellen Ullman Walk into the CoSN annual conference and one thing becomes immediately clear: This isn’t just another…
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CoSN 2026 Conference Highlights Innovative Local Leadership and Responsible Technology Use in K-12 Education

“Building What’s Next, Together” Convened K-12 Leaders to Advance Responsible, Student-Centered Approaches to AI, Cybersecurity, and Digital Learning   Washington, D.C. (April 22, 2026) — CoSN — The Consortium for…
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