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

#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

Happy New Year! 🎉 Start 2026 by shaping the future of AI in education. Join us in Natick, MA, for the AI District Leaders Action Summit. Take a moment this weekend to register—Early Bird discounted pricing ends Monday, January 5, 2026. Don’t miss it: ow.ly/qqxS50XNRqy @keithkrueger.bsky.social

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! @keithkrueger.bsky.social @stacyhaw.bsky.social

K-12 World Reacts to Trump’s Executive Order to Block State AI Regulations - bit.ly/4jjGBre #AI #AIInEducation @keithkrueger.bsky.social @edweek.org

edWeb 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 - ow.ly/GM6950XK09u @keithkrueger.bsky.social @edweb-regina.bsky.social

Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) video statement on NTIA Listening Session on Screen Time (December 10, 2025) - lnkd.in/ePAhUiW8 Statement: lnkd.in/eAPc86xg @keithkrueger.bsky.social

Great article about our recently released, Sustainability Procurement Guidelines -www.nextgenlearning.org/articles/procurement-building-financial-and-environmental-sustainability-in-k-12 @louismcdonald.bsky.social @keithkrueger.bsky.social

Heads up: NTIA is hosting a public listening session today (Dec 10, 12–1:30 pm ET) on screen time, ed-tech, student data, and the impacts of devices in classrooms. Join the discussion here bit.ly/48FeKOB @cosnweb.bsky.social

Early Bird rates end in 1 week--Dec 15!⏳Join us in Chicago April 13–15, #CoSN2026--where K-12 leaders connect, learn & leave w/actionable ideas. Don’t miss keynotes on AI, student wellbeing & future of learning. Register➡️https://ow.ly/zse650XG1ci #EdTech #K12 #EdLeadership @keithkrueger.bsky.social

Miss last month’s edWeb webinar on student screen time? Read an informative account of the conversation: home.edweb.net/discussions-around-screen-time-in-the-classroom/ Listen & watch recording: home.edweb.net/webinar/supers20251110/ #EdWebinar @keithkrueger.bsky.social @stacyhaw.bsky.social

📣 The 2026 Driving K-12 Innovation Top Topics are here! From educator retention & online safety to learner agency & GenAI, these Hurdles, Accelerators & Tech Enablers highlight what will shape K-12 in the year ahead - ow.ly/lkEp50XB1t5 #K12Innovation @keithkrueger.bsky.social @stacyhaw.bsky.social

edWebinar: AI & Accessibility in K-12: Dec 9, 5pm ET Learn how to implement generative AI while ensuring ADA compliance & student privacy. Based on CoSN/CAST Blaschke Report - home.edweb.net/webinar/ai20... #EdTech #AIinEducation @keithkrueger.bsky.social @stacyhaw.bsky.social @cast-udl.bsky.social

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! - cosn.org/event/ai-dis... #AIinEducation #K12Leadership @keithkrueger.bsky.social

From all of us at CoSN, Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing you a joyful Thanksgiving filled with well-deserved rest and celebration!

States are stepping up to protect K12 systems from cyber threats. I spoke with the Council of State Governments Midwest about why ransomware, data breaches & insurance costs are hitting schools so hard — and what policymakers can do. Proud to see @cosnweb.bsky.social work highlighted. bit.ly/48inPeF

Great news for Ohio students and families! Ohio has joined CoSN's TLE State Partnership Program to strengthen student data privacy protections statewide. Read more: meritalkslg.com/articles/ohi... #StudentDataPrivacy #TLEStatePartnership @keithkrueger.bsky.social @stacyhaw.bsky.social

Great info shared from our 2025 Blaschke report - How Schools and Parents Can Partner to Help Kids Manage Screen Time - connectsafely.org/home-school-... #ManagingScreenTime #ScreensInBalance #EdTech #K12 @keithkrueger.bsky.social @connectsafely.bsky.social

🚀 Ready to shape the future of K–12 EdTech? Join us at #CoSN2026, 4/13-15, Chicago. Connect w/superintendents, CTOs, and innovators as we dig into AI, cybersecurity & what’s next for our schools. Register now: ow.ly/HSAo50X9tHs #CoSN2026 #EdTech @keithkrueger.bsky.social @stacyhaw.bsky.social

Did you miss the excellent presentation on Monday night for the @edWeb edWebinar, Student Screen Time Pros and Cons: The CoSN 2025 Blaschke Report? Listen now to this engaging and timely conversation: home.edweb.net/webinar/supe... @keithkrueger.bsky.social

🔔CoSN2026’s Closing Keynote: AI in K–12: Lead the Future, Wed,4/15 | 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 - ow.ly/kEXG50Xh1Ew @keithkrueger.bsky.social @stacyhaw.bsky.social

Free edWebinar Alert: 11/6, 2pm ET: Inside the Research: A Data-Backed Blueprint for Confident Edtech Investments - ow.ly/pU1p50XebaW Trying to stretch your #EdTech budget? Learn data-driven strategies from K12 leaders who invest smarter, not harder #K12 #EdTechLeadership @keithkrueger.bsky.social

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🗓️11/6 | 2–3 PM ET Register: ow.ly/pU1p50XebaW #EdTech @keithkrueger.bsky.social

Don’t miss the #CoSN2026 Opening Keynote with Jean-Claude Brizard, David Schuler & Eva Rodriguez!💡Learn how K12 leaders are shaping safe, innovative & engaging learning for every student. Join us in Chicago this spring!⏰Early Bird registration ends 12/15: ow.ly/kEXG50Xh1Ew @keithkrueger.bsky.social

🔐 School IT pros: CoSN's 7-week #Cybersecurity course starts Oct 29! Learn network security, risk management & threat mitigation to protect student data. Weds, 2-3pm ET (recorded)🎓3 modules + hands-on activities. Register → https:/ow.ly/eHEc50XiCl5 @keithkrueger.bsky.social @stacyhaw.bsky.social

Congratulations Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools for earning the CoSN Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) Mini Seal for the Business Practice! They are the is 5th NC district to achieve a TLE Seal or Mini Seal, advancing student data privacy statewide - ow.ly/Bfrs50XgGoY @keithkrueger.bsky.social

October is #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth — the perfect time to strengthen your district’s defenses. 💻Join our workshop to build effective security & incident response plans so you’re ready before, during & after a cyber event. 👉 ow.ly/gpX250Xgq8W #K12 #EdTech #Cybersecurity @keithkrueger.bsky.social

Ready to turn AI talk into action? Join superintendent-led teams in Denver (Nov 12-14) to build actionable 6-12 month AI roadmaps you can implement right away. AI District Leaders Action Summit →Real plans. Real progress. Register: cosn.org/event/ai-dis... #AIinEducation @keithkrueger.bsky.social

Great perspectives shared... How K–12 Schools Can Make Smart Ed Tech Choices in Lean Times | EdTech Magazine - edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/... @keithkrueger.bsky.social

Mission Telecom is stepping up to protect affordable Wi-Fi for schools & libraries after FCC’s E-Rate cuts. Their new offer matches E-rate discount to keep students connected on buses & beyond. Learn more: ow.ly/QqB350XbN7w #DigitalEquity #K12 #EdTech #WiFi @keithkrueger.bsky.social

We just wrapped our CoSN team quarterly retreat in Arlington, VA! Strategic planning, team building & assembling care packages for Adam's Place Emergency Center in DC. Energized and ready for #CoSN2026 in Chicago, 4/13-15! Join us: ow.ly/HSAo50X9tHs #EdTech #TeamBuilding @keithkrueger.bsky.social

Stop talking about AI. Start planning for it. Nov 12-14 | Denver | AI District Leaders Action Summit Superintendent-led teams. Real implementation roadmaps 6-12 month plans ready for day one. cosn.org/event/ai-district-summit-denver/ #AIinEducation #EdTech @keithkrueger.bsky.social

Great news for E-Rate support: Mission Telecom Steps In to Match E-Rate Discount and Protect Affordable Wi-Fi for Schools and Libraries Amid FCC Cuts ow.ly/QqB350XbN7w @keithkrueger.bsky.social

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Exciting news—#CoSN2026 registration is OPEN! 🎉Join us in Chicago, 4/13/26–4/15/26, for the premier #EdTech conference bringing together #K12 leaders. Learn, connect & lead the future of digital learning. Early bird rates end 12/15/2025. Register now: ow.ly/HSAo50X9tHs @keithkrueger.bsky.social

Registration is open for #CoSN2026! Catch the EdTech Conference of the Year in Chicago, April 13-15, 2026. Early Bird rates end Dec. 15, 2025—Register now: ow.ly/HSAo50X9tHs #EdTech #K12 #Leadership #Conference @keithkrueger.bsky.social @stacyhaw.bsky.social

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 ➡️ bit.ly/3VXHcnw #EdLeadership @keithkrueger.bsky.social @stacyhaw.bsky.social

Always nice to see CoSN's conference, #CoSN2026, included with these other great conferences as one of the top K-12 conferences to attend: k12dive.com/news/top-k12... #SeeYouinChicago #CoSN2026 #EdTechLeadership #K12 @keithkrueger.bsky.social @stacyhaw.bsky.social

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 - ow.ly/HmEB50X4XwY #DigitalEquity #EdTech @keithkrueger.bsky.social

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 - cosn.org/2025-blaschke-…#EdTechc#K1212 @keithkrueger.bsky.social @stacyhaw.bsky.social

🚀 Lead the way in #AIInEducation! Join CoSN’s AI Leadership Summit with district leaders shaping the future. Choose your city: 📍Charlotte | Oct 8–10 📍Denver | Nov 12–14 Bring your team + save💡https://cosn.org/ai/ #DistrictLeadership @keithkrueger.bsky.social @stacyhaw.bsky.social

NEW: Sustainability Procurement Guidelines! K–12 tech spending will nearly double by 2033. Explore strategies for districts to save money, extend device life & create healthier schools—while supporting a cleaner future - ow.ly/OQ7P50X2XI5 @keithkrueger.bsky.social @louismcdonald.bsky.social

On Sept. 30, the FCC will vote on items that would make school bus Wi-Fi and off-campus hotspots ineligible for E-Rate support. This decision could widen the #HomeworkGap. FCC Open Meeting Agenda: bit.ly/3IDXpes @cosnweb.bsky.social

Help grow CoSN’s Podcast Channel with @edCircuit! - creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/... 🎙️Follow & subscribe, give us a ⭐️rating & share favorite episodes! Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more. Promote our posts on social media to amplify #K-12 #EdTech leaders' voices! @keithkrueger.bsky.social

Indiana schools are making huge strides in student data privacy! 45 districts now have stronger vendor oversight & have restored parent trust thanks to the CoSN TLE Seal. Your state could be next! Learn how they did it: ow.ly/fC6o50WZyAx #StudentDataPrivacy #EdTech @keithkrueger.bsky.social

#EdTech news! CoSN & SETDA issued a joint statement on the future of Universal Service Fund (USF) & vital E-rate program. This program is essential for ensuring schools & libraries have affordable, high-speed broadband. Statement: ow.ly/eLzA50WXbI #DigitalEquity #Broadband @keithkrueger.bsky.social

Strong leadership from @SETDA & @CoSN on the future of E-rate and the Universal Service Fund. Their joint comments to the bipartisan #USF Working Group underscore why secure broadband access is essential for every student. Read more: bit.ly/48hVMNW