CoSN Blog by CoSN Board Chair, @stacyhaw.bsky.social: Technology in schools works best when driven by purpose. Discover how Meriden Public Schools spent 16 years leveraging intentional tech to empower teachers, protect student privacy, & transform learning - bit.ly/4zdDEA1 @keithkrueger.bsky.social

BIG NEWS from @cosnweb.bsky.social: CEO @keithkrueger.bsky.social will step down spring 2027 after leading CoSN for 32 yrs. From dial-up to AI, he helped shape E-Rate, built CETL® credential, & grew CoSN into a leading voice for K-12 education technology. Learn more: bit.ly/4q0rRkg Thank you, Keith.

This week, fight to save #ERate went to Capitol Hill. CoSN, w/key partners SHLB, AASA, ALA, & EdLiNC briefed Congress on why school Wi-Fi is core safety issue—from bus tracking to door locks. Read CoSN Board Chair @stacyhaw.bsky.social remarks: ow.ly/cTgm50Zvbpu #SaveERate @keithkrueger.bsky.social

Break the routine & go global. Travel to Portugal w/ @cosnweb.bsky.social & @digitalpromise.bsky.social this Nov. Observe live AI integration, collaborate w/international pioneers & transform your district. Limited spots. Apply by 9/30: cosn.org/international-delegations @keithkrueger.bsky.social

“Stop measuring screen time. Start measuring screen purpose.” K-12 principals are responding to the EdTech pushback without reaching for a ban. Here’s how: bit.ly/4wl4QuJ #EdTech #DigitalWellness #ScreenTime @keithkrueger.bsky.social @stacyhaw.bsky.social

Ed tech pushback risks shortchanging students, these school leaders say

K-12 administrators share how they’re navigating responsible technology use in schools when communities want less of it.

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Got an #EdTech idea worth sharing? #CoSN2027's Call for Proposals closes Sunday (7/26, 11:59 PM ET) — just 4 days away. Submit a proposal today: bit.ly/4wc8w1K #CallForProposals #K12Leadership #ShareYourKnowledge @keithkrueger.bsky.social @stacyhaw.bsky.social

CoSN2027 Sponsorships are OPEN! We're gathering in Orlando in 2027. Is your brand in the room? Options: full conference, AI Summits & other year-round opportunities available. View sponsorships, bit.ly/49SdozV, or contact Carla Wade: cwade@cosn.org @keithkrueger.bsky.social @stacyhaw.bsky.social

New: CoSN's U.S. State of EdTech 2026 is out! 600+ K-12 education technology leaders across 44 states weighed in. Cybersecurity leads, AI guidelines are up & budget gaps persist. What's shaping education technology in your district? ow.ly/UfLg50YV9xf @keithkrueger.bsky.social @stacyhaw.bsky.social

The #CoSN2026 community showed up in a big way — thank you! 🌟 From @keithkrueger.bsky.social and the entire @cosnweb.bsky.social team, we're so grateful. See you in Orlando for #CoSN2027! Special message from Keith:🎬 youtu.be/aeQ7O8c5LmY Check out #CoSN2026 highlights: bit.ly/4u3HZCa

#CoSN2026 is HERE! 🎉Pre-conference events kick off this weekend, w/the full conference starting Monday. This is going to be the LARGEST CoSN conference ever — don't miss it! Be sure to download the #CoSN2026 app! Still need to register? cosn.org/cosn2026 #CoSN2026 #EdTech @keithkrueger.bsky.social

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: edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/... #EdTechLeaders #ConferencePreview #CoSN2026 #K12 @keithkrueger.bsky.social @stacyhaw.bsky.social

The #CoSN2026 Advocacy Auction is LIVE! Score vacation getaways, tech must-haves & one-of-a-kind experiences—all while supporting advocacy efforts. Bid now: bidpal.net/CoSN2026 or text “CoSN2026” to 243725 Bidding closes 4/15! Questions? Contact: registration@cosn.org @keithkrueger.bsky.social

What does global research say about AI in K-12? Join our webinar this Thurs, 4/2, 12 PM ET, featuring Rebecca Winthrop, The Brookings Institute & Andreas Schleicher, OECD, to find out. A must for educators & district leaders. Register: ow.ly/tmTz50YAPjX #AIinEducation @keithkrueger.bsky.social

Congratulations to our own CEO @keithkrueger.bsky.social 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! #EdTech #K12Leaders #50EssentialEdLeaders #EducationLeaders

Join us for our AI District Leaders Action Summit, May 13-14, created for K–12 leadership teams ready to move from curiosity to action ✅ Assess your district's AI readiness ✅ Network w/fellow leaders ✅ Leave w/a real implementation roadmap Seats limited - bit.ly/4sZdw8b @keithkrueger.bsky.social

📢Join CoSN, SETDA, SIIA & ISTE for Ed Tech Advocacy Day on April 30. Advocate for E-Rate, student data privacy, cybersecurity, AI in education & digital equity—directly with Members of Congress. Register by April 17: bit.ly/4bs8Otn @keithkrueger.bsky.social @stacyhaw.bsky.social

CoSN Board Chair, @stacyhaw.bsky.social, invites you to step behind the velvet curtain at #CoSN2026 for our Secret Speakeasy Soirée, April 13—an evening of jazz, networking & an auction, all supporting our year-round advocacy: bit.ly/477GidV #AdvocacyAuction #EdTech @keithkrueger.bsky.social

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 - ow.ly/3Xc350YlVz6 ⏰SURVEY DEADLINE: March 1 #EdTechLeadershipSurvey #EdTechAdvocacy @keithkrueger.bsky.social @stacyhaw.bsky.social

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 Feb. 20: ow.ly/cyiR50Y7Use 🚀 Project Kickoff: Mar. 12 #EducationLeadership #FutureReady @keithkrueger.bsky.social

CoSN2026 Advocacy Auction: Join CoSN2026's Secret Speakeasy Soirée—a roaring '20s night of jazz, networking & advocacy. 📅 April 13 | 6:30-9 PM | $200📍Secret location revealed to pre-registrants Dress like Gatsby. Bid for impact. Register: bit.ly/4aKq1On #CoSN2026 #EdTech @keithkrueger.bsky.social

30 years ago, @SenMarkey created E-Rate to connect every student—regardless of zip code or income. $75B+ later, the fight for digital equity continues. Here's to the next 30 years! ow.ly/5LV950YbN8L #ERate30 #DigitalEquity @keithkrueger.bsky.social

🚨NEW: Our 2026 Driving K-12 Innovation Report is here! Key insight: People & culture transform schools, not tech alone. Features real case studies, practical recommendations & focus on ethics, equity & cultural change. Download: www.cosn.org/2026dk12report #EdTech #K12 @keithkrueger.bsky.social

CETL® Exam Update: Help Shape EdTech Certification! CoSN needs volunteers to update the CETL® exam. Earn CEUs while contributing your expertise. 📅 Apply by Feb 20 - ow.ly/cyiR50Y7Use 🖥️ Kickoff: March 12 #EdTech #Education #CETL #EducationLeadership @keithkrueger.bsky.social @stacyhaw.bsky.social

CoSN Blog Alert: By @keithkrueger.bsky.social: 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 matters - bit.ly/3Zzf5wE #AIinEd #EdTech

Helpful CoSN resources from District Administration Magazine: Data privacy: How to better protect your students districtadministration.com/article/cosn... @keithkrueger.bsky.social

Data privacy: How to better protect your students

Data privacy is an ever-challenging task for school leaders as districts leverage technology resources for teaching and learning.

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Purposeful EdTech That Works — Reclaiming the EdTech Narrative->webinar 1/22, 2pm ET - Free to CoSN members. Hear real district success stories on balancing innovation w/student wellbeing—boosting outcomes while reducing teacher burnout. Register: bit.ly/4sFkPCi #EdTech @keithkrueger.bsky.social

Thank you and everyone else who joined #HFMBOCES at the Building Strategic Capacity in Generative #AI Workshop. Grateful to you and everyone for the time, expertise, and commitment to advancing thoughtful #AI in education

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Thank you to #HFMBOCES for partnering with our E-Learning team to host today’s Building Strategic Capacity in Generative #AI Workshop! Truly appreciate investment of time & expertise participants brought to this important work! @cosnweb.bsky.social @aaronbochniak.bsky.social @dziskin.bsky.social

#CoSN2026 → Chicago | April 13–15, 2026 Bold ideas, practical EdTech, and what’s next for K–12—AI, accessibility, screentime & more. Sign up: ow.ly/mqnM50XIEGe @keithkrueger.bsky.social @stacyhaw.bsky.social

Beyond the sessions at #CoSN2026, see innovation in action. Join our school site visits: Mon 4/13 at Leap Innovations partner school in Chicago & Thurs 4/16 at Xchange Chicago—standout schools you don't want to miss. Learn more: ow.ly/mqnM50XIEGe @keithkrueger.bsky.social @stacyhaw.bsky.social

Upcoming CoSN Webinar Alert: 📚 Screen time doesn’t have to be a stressor. Join CoSN January 22, 2 pm ET for success stories on balanced EdTech use in schools. 🔗 www.cosn.org/education-ev... #EdTech #BalancedLearning @keithkrueger.bsky.social

EdTech Professional Development Calendar | CoSN Events

Browse upcoming education technology events, workshops, and training opportunities. Access CoSN's comprehensive event calendar.

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