Digital Leap Success Matrix

School system leaders need guidance to advance their technology goals-and overcome both the unexpected and expected challenges. That is why CoSN developed a new resource to support its efforts in…
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Improving Your Chances as a School CTO Candidate (Part 2)

Last time we talked about two high-­‐level skill sets schools look for in a CTO: capacity to manage change, and capacity to lead all areas of technology. Now we’ll examine…
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Staying Safe While Online

October 2024 marks the 21st Cybersecurity Awareness Month! This collaborative effort from industry experts helps the public to be aware of ways they can protect themselves and reduce risks while…
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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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Lessons Learned from a Cyber Incident Part 2: Common Questions and Lessons

Part of a blog series from the CoSN’s Cybersecurity Committee in preparation for and tied to Cybersecurity Month. Continued from: Lessons Learned from a Cyber Incident Part 1: The Incident…
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Cloud Technology Is Becoming More Popular In Schools: Here’s What You Can Do To Stay Secure Part 1

In K-12 school districts, the move to the cloud was well underway—even before COVID-19 changed the way schools operate this year. CoSN’s State of EdTech Leadership Survey, released back in…
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The Teacher-Tech Partnership to Protect Student Privacy

A four-part blog series as part of the CoSN Student Data Privacy Advisory’s commemoration of Global Data Privacy Day. Building a partnership between the technology team and teachers is foundational…
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Staying Safe While Online

Now in its 18th year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month continues to build momentum and impact, co-led by the National Cybersecurity Alliance and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA). As a Cybersecurity…
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CETL® K-12 CTO’s Framework of Essential Skills Foundation Facilitated Online Course

21 January 202527 January 2025
CoSN’s Framework of Essential Skills of the K-12 CTO is comprised of three primary professional categories in the education technology field: Leadership & Vision, Understanding the Educational Environment, and Managing Technology &…
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CETL® K-12 CTO’s Framework of Essential Skills Foundation Facilitated Online Course Fall 2024

8 October 202415 October 2024
CoSN’s Framework of Essential Skills of the K-12 CTO is comprised of three primary professional categories in the education technology field: Leadership & Vision, Understanding the Educational Environment, and Managing Technology &…
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