Peer Review

Peer Review from CoSN is a resource for school systems seeking to improve technology operations and structures. Using the Digital Leap Matrix, a framework developed by CoSN, Peer Review offers…
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K-12 EdTech Innovation

Navigating the Future of K-12 Education CoSN is dedicated to empowering education leaders with the knowledge and resources needed to drive meaningful change in K-12 education through emerging technology. Our…
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Cybersecurity

Getting Started with Cybersecurity CoSN’s EdTech Leadership Survey consistently identifies cybersecurity as a top priority for school system IT Leaders. School system leaders, including technology leaders, need to protect their…
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Framework of Essential Skills

Essential Skills of the K-12 CTO The Framework of Essential Skills of the K-12 CTO is comprised of three primary professional categories in the education technology field. Outlining the responsibilities…
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Innovation at Scale: Purposeful Change

For 25 years, Serena Sacks-Mandel served as a technology supplier, consultant, and leader for Fortune 100 companies like IBM, Disney, and others, and then pivoted to a vital role in…
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A Sneak Peek at CoSN’s 2022 EdTechNext Report

Several years ago, I worked with a fabulous organization as an Educational Strategist. Districts would contact this organization and ask them to help the district design the perfect online or…
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CoSN Reveals 2021 K-12 Cybersecurity Policy Trends in New Report

Washington, D.C. (January 26, 2022) – CoSN released a new policy report revealing 2021 trends in cybersecurity legislation impacting education and illustrates that cybersecurity concerns continue to be the number one…
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CISA & Back To School!

As school systems reopen this fall for in-person, hybrid or remote learning, it is essential to pay attention to the persistent threat of cybersecurity attacks that can impact services, threaten…
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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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Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 Recognized for Leadership in Protecting Student Data Privacy

Illinois District’s Fourth CoSN TLE Mini Seal Reflects Progress and Statewide Commitment to Strong Student Data Privacy Protections   Washington, D.C. (May 27, 2026) — CoSN — The Consortium for…
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