AI for Good: Leveraging AI Tools in Cybersecurity
Introduction The Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) reported that 82% of schools and districts have experienced some kind of “cyber incident. Cyber incidents disrupt instruction, expose student data,…
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Making It Count How To Measure Cybersecurity Success
Cybersecurity Metrics That Matter: Using Data to Tell Your Security Story Created by the CoSN Cybersecurity Committee Introduction This document is intended to help K-12 information technology teams select, shape,…
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The Cost of Federal Cuts: Why California K-12 Districts Need Urgent State Action on Cybersecurity
By Seung Yeon (Sunny) Lee May 15, 2026 K-12 school districts are among the premier targets for cybercriminals nationwide. According to data from the Center for Internet Security (CIS), an…
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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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Fostering a Culture of Belonging for All: Insights from the 2026 CoSN Network Meetup
At the 2026 CoSN Conference, the sixth annual “Network Meetup” brought together district leaders to tackle one of the most pressing mandates in modern education: moving beyond simple inclusion to…
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Association of K-12 Education Technology Leaders Honors Berj Akian With 2026 Hurley Private Sector Champion Award
Chicago, IL (April 13, 2026) — CoSN — The Consortium for School Networking, a premier association of K-12 education technology leaders, today honored Berj Akian, Ph.D., founder and CEO of…
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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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Association of K-12 Education Technology Leaders Honors Donna Williamson With 2026 Seymour Papert Lifetime Achievement Award
Chicago, IL (April 15, 2026) — CoSN — The Consortium for School Networking, a premier association of K-12 education technology leaders, today honored CoSN Project Director Donna Williamson with its…
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