Why I Use a Password Manager and Will Never Go Back

Part of a blog series from the CoSN’s Cybersecurity Committee in preparation for and tied to Cybersecurity Month.  Passwords have been part of computing since the early beginning. Since the…
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CoSN Unveils Operational AI in Education: A CoSN 2025 Member Survey, Showcasing How Districts Use AI in Network Environments

Survey Highlights the Readiness, Realities and the Road Ahead for AI Usage in K-12 Education   Washington, D.C. (September 23, 2025) – CoSN today published a survey addressing Artificial Intelligence…
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Using Data Responsibly: Revisiting the Student Data Principles

  This article continues a series exploring data use, misuse, and governance in K–12 education. The Student Data Principles—originally developed by CoSN and the Data Quality Campaign in 2014 is…
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Navigating Student Cell Phone Use in K-12 Schools

As cell phones become even more ingrained in students’ daily lives, K-12 schools face unique challenges and opportunities in managing their use among students. While cell phones offer learning tools,…
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Creating Effective Responsible Use Policies for Schools

Equitable Connectivity Is a Critical Foundation Providing equitable digital access to all learners is a critical foundation for their success in learning and life. However, providing this access comes with…
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From Risk to Readiness: Why We Must Lead on AI Use in the Classroom

From Risk to Readiness: Why We Must Lead on AI Use in the Classroom By Keith R. Krueger, CoSN CEO A new report from the Brookings Institution offers a thoughtful…
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Using Value of Investment (VOI) to Guide EdTech Purchasing and Sustainability Planning Decisions

If EdTech leaders were in the business sector, purchasing decisions would be based on justification in money terms. Costs and benefits would be scrutinized before any money is spent. Investment…
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Navigating Student Cell Phone Use in Schools: Current Insights for U.S. K-12 Educators & Leaders

This content is an exclusive benefit for CoSN members. If you're a member, log in and you'll get immediate access. If you're not yet a member, you'll be interested to…
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CoSN Co-Authors AI Guidance for Schools Toolkit to Advance Responsible AI Use in Education

EdTech Leaders Collaborate on Comprehensive AI Resource Launched by TeachAI    Washington, D.C. (October 17, 2023) – The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) is proud to announce its collaboration with…
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Using Data to Inform Practice

As we approach the end of a school year in which we continued to grapple with the challenges of educating our students during a pandemic, it is a natural time…
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