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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CoSN Releases New Guidance for Developing Purposeful Education Technology Policies in K-12 Schools
Resource Offers Quality-Over-Quantity Framework for Meeting Screen Time Limits While Protecting Students and Promoting Meaningful Learning Washington, D.C. — August 10, 2026 — CoSN — The Consortium for School…
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From Screen Time Mandates to Purposeful Technology Policies and Guidance (Extended Executive Summary)
A CoSN Guide for District Leaders Extended Executive Summary The public conversation about screen time in schools has moved faster than most districts’ policy infrastructure. What began as a debate…
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10 Key CoSN Back-to-School Resources for Ed Tech Leaders 2026
Purposeful Technology & Screen Time In today’s digital landscape, shifting the narrative from passive screen consumption to intentional, high-impact learning is paramount. CoSN’s Purposeful Education Technology and Screen Time Resources…
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EdTech Quality Indicators Guide: Leveraging the Five EdTech Quality Indicators to save time and money, reduce risk, and improve student outcomes
Developed by the EdTech Quality Collaborative, the EdTech Quality Indicators Guide helps education leaders bridge the gap across technology selection, piloting, and procurement to support evidence-based decision making. It centers…
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Screen Time Is the Wrong Question: What Is the Screen Asking Students to Practice?
By Micah J. Miner, CETL, Ed.S. A parent and school board member recently asked me how many hours her child spends on a Chromebook during the school day. It is…
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