School Infrastructure Report: Strong Gains in Broadband Connectivity, But Challenges Persist

Majority of school districts today (85 percent) fully meet the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s) short-term goal for broadband connectivity of 100 Mbps per 1,000 students. However, recurring costs remain the…
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30 Years of CoSN: A New Millennium (2001-2010)

For 30 years, CoSN has advocated on behalf of the interests of hundreds of K-12 school districts for better, safer, and stronger education technology. Look below to see how CoSN…
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Cybersecurity Remains K-12 EdTech Leaders’ No. 1 Priority in 2024

Annual CoSN Report Highlights Nationwide Survey Results of Key Trends & Challenges for K-12 IT Leaders   Washington, D.C. (April 30, 2024) – CoSN today released its 2024 State of…
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EdTech Leaders Cite Cybersecurity as No. 1 Priority, Critical IT Infrastructure Updates Needed

CoSN today released a new report, combining the results of the organization’s long-standing IT Leadership and Infrastructure surveys, to give school districts and policymakers a holistic understanding of the K-12…
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EmpowerED Superintendent edLeader Panel: Current Challenges and Solutions for Leading Technology Innovations

9 September 2024
Presented by Dr. Matthew Friedman, Superintendent of Schools, Quakertown Community School District (PA); Paula Maylahn, Project Director, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking); Dr. Michael Nagler, Superintendent, Mineola Union Free School…
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Cybersecurity Remains EdTech Leaders’ No. 1 Priority in 2021 –Focus on Digital Access Grows

 CoSN today released its 2021 EdTech Leadership Survey Report, which includes IT leadership and infrastructure findings to give school districts and policymakers a holistic understanding of the K-12 IT landscape.…
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CoSN is a Speak Up Champion Outreach Partner

October 25, 2022 – CoSN announces its strategic partnership with Speak Up, a national research project and a free service to schools and districts everywhere. As a result of this…
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EmpowerED Superintendent edLeader Panel- Leading Education Technology Innovations: Current Challenges and Solutions

Presented by Dr. Matthew Friedman, Superintendent of Schools, Quakertown Community School District (PA); Paula Maylahn, Project Director, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking); Dr. Michael Nagler, Superintendent, Mineola Union Free School…
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CoSN Releases 2025 State of EdTech District Leadership Report

Key Findings Highlight Expanding Role of EdTech Leaders Amid Rising AI, Cybersecurity and Connectivity Challenges   Washington, D.C. (May 6, 2025) – CoSN today released its 2025 State of EdTech…
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2025 State of EdTech District Leadership

CoSN conducts an annual survey to learn more about how the roles of K-12 EdTech Leaders are evolving. As districts continue to modernize their digital infrastructure, their role and importance…
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