I’ve been thinking about… Data Systems and Our LGBTQ+ Students, Parents and Staff

As Chair of CoSN’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and a former Chief Technology and Information Officer, I’ve been thinking about school district student and staff data. In particular, how…
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If you have these initials (CETL) – what’s that really mean?

You are a Certified Education Technology Leader!  This certification is offered through CoSN (Consortium for School Networking).  Anyone who is successful in leading school technology knows “it takes a village”…
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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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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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EdTech Community Continues Conversation on 2021 Policy Priorities with FCC and Department of Education

More than 80 education technology leaders from 37 states yesterday returned virtually for meetings in Washington, D.C. with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Department of Education (ED) policymakers to discuss…
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CoSN and CASEL Release Brief on the Role of Technology in Social and Emotional Learning

Washington, D.C. (March 18, 2021) – CoSN and the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) today released new guidance for K-12 school districts seeking to deploy technology to enhance social…
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CoSN Honors EdTech Champions Driving Innovation in U.S. School Districts During 2021 Annual Conference

CoSN today announced this year’s education technology award winners during its Annual Conference. The 2021 winners are individuals and groups that are driving innovative teaching and learning in school districts…
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2021 State and Federal Cybersecurity Policy Trends: Insights for Education Technology Leaders & Policymakers

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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CoSN’s EdTech Leader Certification Program Is First of Its Kind to Earn Accreditation by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies

CoSN today announced that its Certified Education Technology Leader™ (CETL®) program has earned accreditation by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), making it the first program of its kind…
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How Ontario’s Cutting-edge Education System Aims to Improve Learning for All Students with Technology

CoSN today released a new report, Equity at Scale, highlighting key takeaways from its senior leadership’s recent trip to Ontario, Canada (Dec. 2-6, 2019) to learn more about the province’s…
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