The Growing Importance of Privacy and Safety in K-12 Education
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a timely reminder that protecting schools in an increasingly digital world is about more than passwords, phishing attempts, and IT infrastructure. It is also about trust.…
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Guardrails for Growth: Turning the CCRE Cybersecurity Rubric into a Cybersecurity Strategy
Keeping school networks and student data secure can feel like chasing a moving target. Threats change. Technology changes. Expectations change. For school systems, the challenge is not just knowing what…
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Clark County School District Recognized for Leadership in Protecting Student Data Privacy
Nevada District Earns CoSN TLE Mini Seal for Professional Development Washington, D.C. (September 30, 2026) — CoSN — The Consortium for School Networking today announced that Clark County School…
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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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EdTech Innovation in an Era of Tight Budgets and Tough Questions
Across the country, districts are navigating tighter budgets, increased scrutiny around technology spending, and growing concerns about screen time and student device usage. After years of enthusiasm surrounding large-scale edtech…
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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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Purposeful Education Technology
New Release We are excited to announce the release of a new book by CoSN Board Chair Stacy Hawthorne, Ed.D., CETL®, that examines how K-12 school districts across the country…
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The 2026 Driving K-12 Innovation Report: A Roadmap for What’s Next
The pace of change in K-12 education has never been faster…and it’s not slowing down. From the rapid rise of generative AI to escalating cybersecurity threats, shifting approaches to assessment,…
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Supporting and Empowering Emerging Tech Leaders Through CoSN
In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, technology is no longer a support function—it’s a strategic driver of learning, equity, and innovation. As schools and districts embrace digital transformation, a new…
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CoSN and SETDA Issue Joint Response to the Senate USF Working Group
Washington, D.C. (September 15, 2025) – The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) and SETDA issued the following statement on the future of the Universal Service Fund (USF). Together, CoSN and…
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