June 2024 Member Spotlight

The Member Spotlight is a new way for CoSN members get to know each other and improve networking. Each month, CoSN will select a member who has volunteered to answer…
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Demystifying Mobile and Broadband Speeds

Introduction In today’s digital age, understanding mobile and broadband speeds is crucial for school administrators and educators to ensure students have access to adequate internet connectivity. This white paper aims…
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The Dark Side of AI: How Generative AI Fuels Social Engineering

This is the first of a two-part blog. Email Exchange: Boss: “Hey, do you have a second?” You: “Sure, what’s up?” Boss: “Can you send me your cell number? I’ve…
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EdTech Innovation Committee Identifies Two Major Discussion Topics from the 2023-24 School Year

As the 2023-24 U.S. academic year wraps up, what were some of the successes and challenges faced in your school district? We asked a similar question of CoSN’s EdTech Innovation…
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Belonging & Inclusion Calendars and How They Affect Workplace Scheduling

Even in this age of heightened awareness of belonging and inclusion; workplace and education leaders might not be aware of the advantages of instituting a Belonging & Inclusion Calendar. Creating…
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CoSN, SHLB, SETDA and ALA Oppose the Eyes on the Board Act

Washington, D.C. (May 14, 2024)—Today, the Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition, the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA), and the American Library…
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EdTech Community Educates Congress on 2024 Policy Priorities

Washington, D.C. (May 7, 2024) — Last week, nearly 58 education school district and state education agency technology leaders from 25 states and the District of Columbia met with policymakers…
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Interoperability is Finally Getting the Spotlight it Deserves

Interoperability is the seamless, secure, and controlled exchange of data between applications. Implementing interoperability can bring information from EdTech tools together to holistically contextualize student learning, allowing educators, schools, and…
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EmpowerED Superintendents Critical Focus Areas: Issue One-Pagers (Free)

Our Superintendent one-pagers are a comprehensive, consistent set of resources on various edtech topics that guide and empower superintendents and their leadership teams in leading the digital transformation. These materials…
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Association of K-12 Education Technology Leaders Honor Tom Ryan With 2024 Seymour Papert Lifetime Achievement Award

  Washington, D.C. (April 24, 2024) – CoSN, a premier association of K-12 education technology leaders, honored Tom Ryan, Co-Founder of the K-12 Strategic Technology Advisory Group, with its Seymour…
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