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CEO Keith Kruger will step down in spring 2027 after 32 years as the leader of CoSN.
Ready to take your EdTech vision global? Travel to Lisbon with CoSN & Digital Promise, November 16–20, for an exclusive, hands-on look at cutting-edge AI in real classrooms. Bring back game-changing strategies for your district. Join us! Space is limited. Register now! - https://www.cosn.org/international-delegations/
The CoSN2027 Call for Proposals closes Sunday, July 26 at 11:59 PM ET — just 4 days away. Do you have an #EdTech idea worth sharing with K-12 leaders nationwide? Share your knowledge! Submit a proposal now!
CoSN2027 Sponsorships are OPEN! Our CoSN community is getting together in Orlando, 4/12-14. Is your brand in the room? Options include: full conference, AI Summits & other year-round opportunities available. Don't wait! View new sponsorship kit, https://bit.ly/49SdozV, or contact Carla Wade: cwade@cosn.org
NEW! Our CoSN's U.S. State of EdTech 2026 is out. More than 600 K-12 education technology leaders in 44 states weighed in — cybersecurity leads priorities, 80% of districts now have AI guidelines & budget gaps persist. Learn more key findings and read the report.
Thank you to all who attended CoSN2026! Sharing a special from CoSN CEO Keith Krueger. Hope to see you at CoSN2027 in Orlando! Also, read some highlights from CoSN2026.
CoSN2026 is HERE! Pre-conference events kick off THIS weekend with the full conference starting Monday, April 13. Be sure to download the CoSN2026 app! Still need to register? Register now: http://cosn.org/cosn2026 This is going to be the LARGEST CoSN conference ever!
A great preview of CoSN2026 from our friends at EdTech K12 — EdTech leaders coming together to build future-ready learning environments. Check it out the article: https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2026/04/cosn2026-ed-tech-leaders-collaborate-future-ready-learning-environments
Bidding is OPEN for the CoSN2026 Advocacy Auction! Text "CoSN2026" to 243725 or visit bidpal.net/CoSN2026. Vacations, tech gadgets, amazing experiences & more — ends April 15! Questions? Contact: registration@cosn.org
What does global research say about AI in K-12? Join our webinar this Thurs, 4/2, 12 PM ET, featuring Rebecca Winthrop from The Brookings Institute & Andreas Schleicher from OECD, to find out. A must for educators & district leaders. Register now: https://ow.ly/tmTz50YAPjX
Congratulations to our own CEO Keith Krueger for being named one of the 50 Essential US Public Education Leaders to Follow! - bit.ly/4rzgtLs 🌟And to the many CoSN friends on the list too — well deserved, all!
Join CoSN, SETDA, SIIA & ISTE for Ed Tech Advocacy Day, April 30, 2026. Advocate for E-Rate, student data privacy, cybersecurity, AI in education, digital equity & more—directly with Members of Congress & national education leaders. Register by April 17
Calling all EdTech Leaders! Add your district’s voice to the National EdTech Leadership Survey. Your 15 minutes will help shape the data behind key advocacy efforts - https://ow.ly/3Xc350YlVz6 ⏰DEADLINE to submit survey-->March 1
Help shape the future of EdTech leadership! We’re looking for passionate experts to help refresh the CETL® exam—share your insights, support the profession & earn CEUs. Apply by February 20: https://ow.ly/cyiR50Y7Use Project Kickoff: March 12
CoSN2026 Advocacy Auction: Step into the secret. Join us at CoSN2026's Secret Speakeasy Soirée—a roaring '20s night of jazz, networking & advocacy. April 13 | 6:30-9 PM | $200 (until 4/3) Secret location for pre-registrants only. Dress like Gatsby. Bid for a cause. Make an impact.
30 years ago, Senator Ed Markey created E-Rate to connect every student to the digital world—regardless of zip code or income. $75B+ later, we're still fighting for digital equity & we appreciate all that Senator Markey has done for E-Rate. Here's to the next 30 years
Our 2026 Driving K-12 Innovation Report has been released! Goes beyond trends w/real case studies, practical recommendations & cross-topic insights. Key themes: ethical frameworks, equity & cultural change over tech change
CETL Exam Update: We Need YOU! CoSN is seeking edtech leaders to help update the Certified Education Technology Leader exam. Volunteer as a Subject Matter Expert and earn CEUs while shaping the future of edtech certification. Apply by Feb 20 Virtual kickoff March 12 Make your expertise count! Learn more & apply today.
CoSN Blog Alert: By Keith Krueger: From Risk to Readiness: Why We Must Lead on AI Use in the Classroom - AI in classrooms is here. The question is whether we lead or react. From risk to readiness, strong leadership matter.
Balancing Innovation & Screen Time in K-12 EdTech Free webinar for CoSN members | Jan 22 at 2pm ET Tired of tech that adds to teacher workload instead of lightening it? Join us to hear from district leaders who've figured out how to make EdTech actually work for students AND educators. We're sharing real stories about: - Applying digital wellbeing recommendations that stick - Tech use that drives engagement, not just screen time - Practical strategies that reduce workload & strengthen instruction Quick, actionable insights on what healthy EdTech looks like in practice. Open to all. Free for CoSN members.
#CoSN2026 is headed to Chicago | April 13–15, 2026 | The must-attend EdTech event for district leaders—real-world wins, fresh ideas, and practical takeaways. Powerful keynotes. What’s next for K–12. Register now!
Beyond the sessions at #CoSN2026, see innovation in action. Join our school site visits: Mon 4/13 at Leap Innovations partner school in Chicago and Thurs 4/16 at Xchange Chicago—two truly impressive campuses.
Happy New Year! Start 2026 by shaping future of AI in education. Join us in Natick, MA, for the AI District Leaders Action Summit. Take time this weekend to register—Early Bird discounted registration ends this Monday, January 5, 2026—don’t miss it!
CoSN offices will be closed Dec. 24, 2025–Jan. 1, 2026. Grateful for our members and partners—looking forward to continuing our work together in the new year. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a great start to 2026!
News Story from Ed Week: K-12 World Reacts to Trump’s Executive Order to Block State AI Regulations
@edwebnet presented an edLeader Panel on balancing screen time in schools. Three superintendents + CoSN's 2025 Blaschke Fellow shared strategies for effective tech policies. Missed this edWebinar? Read an article & watch it here - https://ow.ly/GM6950XK09u
Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) video statement on NTIA Listening Session on Screen Time (December 10, 2025) - https://lnkd.in/ePAhUiW8 Statement: https://lnkd.in/eAPc86xg
The 2026 Driving K-12 Innovation Top Topics are here! From educator retention and online safety to learner agency and GenAI, these Hurdles, Accelerators, and Tech Enablers highlight what will shape K-12 in the year ahead. See the full 2026 insights!
edWebinar Alert: Join our edLeader Panel on AI & Accessibility in K-12! Dec 9 @ 5pm ET Explore the CoSN/CAST Blaschke Report on implementing generative AI while ensuring ADA compliance, protecting student privacy, and supporting IEPs. Perfect for educators, EdTech leaders & administrators. Register now!
CoSN’s AI District Leaders Summit is coming to Boston Jan 28–30! 🚀Superintendent-led and built to help districts assess AI readiness & craft a responsible AI roadmap. Early Bird ends Dec 26—save $100! Register Now!
From all of us at CoSN, Happy Thanksgiving!
Ready to lead the future of K-12 EdTech? Join us at CoSN2026 — April 13-15, 2026. Connect with fellow superintendents, CTOs & EdTech innovators to dive into AI, cybersecurity & the future of K–12 EdTech. Register now: http://ow.ly/HSAo50X9tHs
Did you miss the excellent presentation on Monday night for the edWebinar, Student Screen Time Pros and Cons: The CoSN 2025 Blaschke Report? Listen now to this engaging and timely conversation: https://home.edweb.net/webinar/supers20251110/
CoSN2026’s Closing Keynote: AI in K–12: Lead the Future, Wed, Apr 15 | 2:45 PM Featuring Dr. Julia Rafael-Baer, Pinar Seyhan Demirdag, Michael J. Jabbour, Ph.D. - Cut through AI hype & explore bold, practical strategies for schools. Early Bird rates end December 15! Register now!
edWebinar Alert: Inside the Research: A Data-Backed Blueprint for Confident EdTech Investments-Struggling to stretch your EdTech budget? Learn how K12 leaders use data to invest smarter & build future-ready classrooms. November 6 | 2–3 PM ET
Don’t miss the CoSN2026 Opening Keynote with Jean-Claude Brizard, David Schuler & Eva Rodriguez! Explore how K12 leaders can create safe, innovative and engaging learning for all. Join us in Chicago this spring. Early Bird registration rates end December 15
Congratulations Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools for earning the CoSN Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) Mini Seal for the Business Practice! Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is 5th NC district to achieve a TLE Seal or Mini Seal, advancing student data privacy statewide.
October's #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth is a good time to prepare to strengthen cybersecurity. Join our workshop to learn how to build & strengthen your district’s security & incident response plans. Be ready before, during & after a cyber event.
Ready to move beyond AI talk? Join superintendent-led teams in Denver, Nov 12-14, to build actionable 6-12 month AI roadmaps you can implement immediately.
Stop talking about AI. Start planning for it. Join us Nov. 12–14 in Denver for our AI District Leaders Action Summit. Superintendent-led teams. Real roadmaps. 6–12 month plans you'll implement day one. This is how districts move forward: http://cosn.org/event/ai-district-summit-denver/ #AIinEducation
Big news—#CoSN2026 registration is open! Join us in Chicago, April 13–15, 2026, for the must-attend EdTech event of the year. Connect, learn &lead with the best in #K12 #EdTechLeadership. Early Bird rates end Dec. 15, 2025—don’t wait!
It’s official—registration for #CoSN2026 is now open! Join us in Chicago, April 13-15, 2026, for the EdTech Conference of the Year. Don’t miss Early Bird rates—available through Dec. 15, 2025. Register now!
CoSN Blog Alert: Retaining diverse, talented staff starts with belonging. CoSN’s Belonging & Inclusion Committee shares actionable ways to build inclusive teams, strengthen retention, & empower every educator to thrive.
The FCC cut funding for student Wi-Fi hotspots & school bus connectivity—a major blow to closing #HomeworkGap. We stand with All 4 Ed, Ed Trust, Empower Schools, & the NEA, & many others calling for this decision to be reversed
NEW! The 2025 Blaschke Report & Toolkit on balanced screen time in K-12 education. We’re bridging the gap between educators, families & policymakers to create healthier digital learning environments for students.
Don't just adapt to AI in education - master it. Join visionary district leaders at CoSN's AI Leadership Summit! Be part of the conversation at CoSN's AI Leadership Summit - choose your city: Charlotte (Oct 8-10) or Denver (Nov 12-14). Bring your team and unlock savings!
Explore practical strategies with our NEW Sustainability Procurement Guidelines! K–12 tech spending is projected to nearly double by 2033, with up to $20B on devices alone. Sustainable procurement helps districts save money, extend device life, and create healthier schools—while supporting a cleaner future.
Indiana schools are leading a statewide movement to protect student data! Like districts nationwide, they faced big challenges with student data privacy. They had no clear roadmap, limited budgets, and no comprehensive laws. Now, thanks to the TLE State Partnership program and the CoSN Trusted Learning Environment Seal, 45 districts have a new path forward. The results are clear: Better privacy for students More oversight of vendors Restored trust with parents Your state can be next! Read our Indiana TLE case study to learn how they did it and encourage your state leaders to join the movement.
A joint statement from CoSN and SETDA highlights the importance of the Universal Service Fund (USF) and its E-Rate program. The program is essential to ensuring schools and libraries have affordable broadband access.
Protecting student data is more important than ever. Join us tomorrow for 10-week course to help school leaders navigate privacy laws, build a culture of security, & effectively communicate with their community. Register
Congratulations, Delaware Area Career Center, for earning another CoSN TLE Mini Seal–this one for the Leadership Practice! Your continued dedication to student data privacy is a model for schools everywhere.
Ready to unlock the power of AI in K-12 education? Join our friends at Follett Software on Sept 17, 3 pm ET as we discuss how AI is reshaping school leadership. Don't miss out! Register now!