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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CoSN joins Education Campaign to Promote Children’s Vaccinations
CoSN has joined twelve other education organizations in the Get Vax campaign as a member of the Learning First Alliance, The goal of the campaign is to increase the awareness…
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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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CoSN Applauds the Unanimous, Bipartisan Approval of the $7 Billion Program to Address Homework Gap
For over two decades, CoSN’s advocacy efforts have focused on ubiquitous broadband access for K12 students to support equitable educational opportunities. Most recently, CoSN has advocated for emergency federal funding…
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Student Connectivity — There is no one-size-fits all approach!
Reliable broadband connectivity like utilities needs to be a requirement and service that is available to each and every student in today’s world. Addressing the value of quality, broadband connectivity…
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Tips on Cybersecurity Awareness & Training
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness month! Pandemic or not, the clock continues to tick, and our need to be vigilant is more significant than ever. Numerous cybersecurity and information security…
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The Courage to Be New: Thinking about the Future of Education Forecasts, Imagination and Reflection
“The future is already here – it’s just not evenly distributed.” ― William Gibson Novelist No one can predict the future. We can only toggle between forecasts, imagination, and reflection…
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Technology Budgets: Moving from Capital Expense (CapEx) to Operational Expense (OpEx)
Information technology budgets involve significant expenditures, but there is more than one way to pay the bills. Identifying when it is advantageous to use capital funds versus operational funds can…
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Tips to Plan a Successful Funding Initiative
Now is the time to start planning for voter-approved funding proposals such as bonds and levies. These funding vehicles can be leveraged to raise funds for large technology upgrades and…
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