🔐 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

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

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

🚀 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! 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

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

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

We recently released our 2025 State of Cybersecurity Legislation Report! States are stepping up to fill K-12 cybersecurity gaps after federal cuts. Great coverage from @govtech.bsky.social: www.govtech.com/education/k-... #Cybersecurity #K12Education @keithkrueger.bsky.social @stacyhaw.bsky.social

Great article from @govtechnews discussing how schools face rising cyber threats—but many lack basics & how CoSN’s TLE Seal + State Partnership Program offer free tools, peer support & “mini seals” to boost student data #privacy: ow.ly/Mv3x50WUNzX @keithkrueger.bsky.social @playwell-llc.bsky.social

The FCC wants to cut E-Rate support for mobile hotspots & bus Wi-Fi. For rural & low-income students, these are lifelines. CoSN opposes this move—let’s keep students connected! 📶 Read more: www.cosn.org/advocacy-policy/ #DigitalEquity #K12 #ERate @keithkrueger.bsky.social @stacyhaw.bsky.social

www.cosn.org/cosn-news/co.... Big victory for students!

Our Minneapolis cohort of Regional Trainers gathered this week for a deep dive into GenAI in K-12. They're now ready to help districts assess their AI readiness using the CoSN/CGCS GenAI Maturity Tool #AESA #AIinEducation #BuildingCapacityForGenerativeAIInK12Education @keithkrueger.bsky.social

Looking to strengthen your district’s EdTech strategy? CoSN’s Peer Review helps school systems evaluate & improve tech operations—from cybersecurity to change management—using the Digital Leap Matrix. Learn more: www.cosn.org/peer-review/ #K12Leadership @keithkrueger.bsky.social

📢 #CoSN2026 Call for Reviewers! We’re looking for volunteer reviewers for #CoSN2026 proposals! Help shape the conference by reviewing submissions this summer. Interested? Sign up today: bit.ly/4jBuHqY #EdTech #K12Leadership #VolunteerOpportunity @keithkrueger.bsky.social @stacyhaw.bsky.social

🚨Calling all K-12 EdTech leaders! #CoSN2026 Call for Educator Proposals is now OPEN! Submit your session for #CoSN2026: Building What’s Next, Together — happening April 13–15, 2026 in Chicago🗓️Deadline: July 14, 2025🔗 cosn.org/cosn2026/ #EdTech #K12 @keithkrueger.bsky.social @stacyhaw.bsky.social

Help by letting your Member of Congress why this is important. cosn.quorum.us/campaign/109.... Easy and takes 30 seconds!

CoSN joined 80+ orgs urging the House to vote NO on S.J.Res.7/H.J.Res.33 — ending E-Rate hotspot funding would disconnect millions, especially in rural & underserved areas - statescoop.com/schools-libr... #DigitalEquity #ERate #HomeworkGap @keithkrueger.bsky.social

Nice list of key findings found in our CoSN 2025 State of Ed Tech District Leadership report - Ed Tech Leaders Rank Generative AI as Top Tech Priority: thejournal.com/articles/202... @keithkrueger.bsky.social @thejournal.bsky.social

Enroll now in CoSN’s Framework of Essential Skills course—weekly, virtual, and recorded. Starts May 22: bit.ly/3F3p0E9 #CETL® @cosnweb.bsky.social @keithkrueger.bsky.social @stacyhaw.bsky.social

Great Q&A featuring our new #CoSN Board Chair @stacyhaw.bsky.social! Get to know our new Board Chair! Power Shift: How Stacy Hawthorne Is Rewiring the EdTech Status Quo - EdTech Digest - bit.ly/437faZW @keithkrueger.bsky.social

🚨New release! CoSN’s 2025 State of EdTech District Leadership report! Now in its 12th year, this must-read report reveals key trends in AI, cybersecurity & the changing role of K-12 EdTech leaders - bit.ly/44ZhLaJ @keithkrueger.bsky.social #EdTech #EdTechSurveyResults #K12 #AI #CyberSecurity

📢Contact Senators TODAY to VOTE NO on S.J.Res.7! The Senate votes tomorrow on S.J.Res.7--which removes remove Wi-Fi hotspots from E-rate. Learn more and act now - ow.ly/BnUY50VNhbo #DigitalEquity #ERate #ERateMatters #BroadbandAccess #HomeworkGap @keithkrueger.bsky.social @sbearden.bsky.social

We are having an auction fire sale! Our #CoSN2025 Advocacy Fundraiser Auction has a few items left! Visit one.bidpal.net/cosn2025 & place your bids until May 5 at noon! Proceeds help our CoSN Advocacy efforts. @keithkrueger.bsky.social @stacyhaw.bsky.social

Very happy to see Rebecca Torchia at EdTech Magazine covering this important program that gives state education agencies insights into district student #privacy practices and the resources to help districts improve and so glad to be a part of it! #privacy #edtech @cosnweb.bsky.social

Urge Congress to maintain federal support for cybersecurity assistance in K-12 education - CoSN Launches Campaign Advocating for Congressional Support for K-12 Cybersecurity - lnkd.in/eGUmVXtb #K12 #CybersecurityFunding #AdvocacyCampaign @keithkrueger.bsky.social @stacyhaw.bsky.social

Our new CoSN Board Chair @stacyhaw.bsky.social shares info about our Gen AI District Leaders Action Summit - youtube.com/shorts/WFIOm... District leaders & teams will be able to access their readiness for Generative AI. Join us May 20-22 in Indianapolis - bit.ly/4crLmLJ @keithkrueger.bsky.social

Important- take 30 secs and tell Congress to restore essential cybersecurity services from MS-ISAC to K-12! Plus it is very easy.

At #CoSN2025, K-12 leaders were urged to speak up for E-rate! Contact the FCC & Congress to protect vital funding for school broadband - CoSN 2025: Calling on K-12 Leaders to Fight for E-Rate - bit.ly/3YiRcZY #SaveErate #GovernmentTechnology #BroadbandForAll @keithkrueger.bsky.social

The #CoSN2025 EdTech Advocacy Fundraiser Auction is scheduled to close tomorrow, April 2, at 4:15 PM PST. You can access the auction at bit.ly/4iQK4fB #AdvocacyAuction #BidNow #BidOften @keithkrueger.bsky.social @stacyhaw.bsky.social

#CoSN2025 Opening Session has begun! We are ready to kick off our largest #CoSN conference ever! Thank you to those of you who have joined us in #Seattle! @keithkrueger.bsky.social

We’ve arrived to #Seattle & ready for #CoSN2025! For those of you attending, safe travels & see you soon! Feel free to join us! - cosn2025.eventscribe.net Also be sure to check out our EdTech Advocacy Fundraiser Auction - one.bidpal.net/cosn2025/wel... #BidOften @keithkrueger.bsky.social

Fun Saturday activity…bid, bid and bid again!

Today, CoSN CEO @keithkrueger.bsky.social & other advocates rallied on Capitol Hill for broadband access in education, healthcare, rural areas & high-need communities - bit.ly/4hKLyHb #DefendERate #ProtectUSF #BroadbandForAll @agomezfcc.bsky.social

Thank you to @thejournal.bsky.social and Rhea Kelly for highlighting the 2025 CoSN National Student Data Privacy Report! EdTech leaders are expected to lead on data privacy—but often without the support they need. Read more: thejournal.com/Articles/202... @keithkrueger.bsky.social #Privacy

Thank you, Lauraine Langreo and @edweek.bsky.social, for highlighting the CoSN 2025 National Student Data #Privacy Report! District EdTech leaders need better support to overcome barriers to strengthen student data privacy practices. Read more: ow.ly/um3Y50Vq60g @keithkrueger.bsky.social

📢 We're excited to announce our 2025-26 Board of Directors! 🎉These 15 dedicated & outstanding group of #EdTech leaders will be instrumental in driving innovation & leadership in K-12 #EdTech. Congratulations to our new Board! 🔗https://ow.ly/IaFU50VnFhn #Leadership @keithkrueger.bsky.social

🚨 Attention #EdTech leaders! CoSN's updating the CETL® exam & needs YOUR insights to ensure it reflects today’s best practices. This weekend, take our survey & help shape future of CETL® certification - bit.ly/3FxAMXe #Survey #Leadership #EdTech @keithkrueger.bsky.social @sbearden.bsky.social

We urge Congress to vote against S.J.Res.7, a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution that would overturn the FCC's E-Rate hotspot decision last year @keithkrueger.bsky.social @regleichty.bsky.social

19 days until #CoSN2025! Join us & attend #CoSN2025 Advocacy Auction & Reception at Museum of Pop Culture! Enjoy an evening of networking while supporting year-round advocacy efforts that make an impact! Register for #CoSN2025 & this reception: cosn2025.eventscribe.net @keithkrueger.bsky.social

🚨 Attention #EdTech leaders! CoSN is updating the CETL® exam and needs your insights to ensure it reflects today’s industry practices. Help us reshape the future of CETL® certification💡 🔗 www.surveymonkey.com/r/cosnjobana... #EdTech #Leadership #CETL @keithkrueger.bsky.social @sbearden.bsky.social

🚨LAST CHANCE! The 2025 CoSN EdTech Leadership Survey closes Mar 2! Your insights help shape policy & provide national view of #EdTech trends. Share your voice: ow.ly/UiW450V7R9k Respondents get exclusive access to a key findings presentation & PDF of slides! @keithkrueger.bsky.social

🚨Blog Alert: EdTech’s Staffing Crisis: How Schools Can Bridge the IT Talent Gap - With fierce competition for tech talent, attracting qualified professionals can be a challenge. Learn how districts stand out & recruit top IT staff - ow.ly/t5kB50V5Rju #EdTech #ITTalentGap @keithkrueger.bsky.social

How will the new COPPA rule impact schools? Our webinar broke down key updates and @annamerod.bsky.social with K-12 Dive has a great recap. Read more: www.k12dive.com/news/what-co... @keithkrueger.bsky.social @playwell-llc.bsky.social

Mark your calendars! 📅#PSW25 is coming next week, Feb 24–28, 2025! Join us in celebrating public schools & the amazing educators, staff, parents, and school board members who support students every day. 🎉📚 #PublicSchoolsWeek @keithkrueger.bsky.social @learningfirst.bsky.social pic.x.com/IE5XCQxGJ1

What could schools expect under the new COPPA Rule? -https://k12dive.com/news/what-could-schools-expect-under-new-coppa-rule/740408/ @regleichty.bsky.social @keithkrueger.bsky.social #COPPA

We are just 39 days away from #CoSN2025! Make sure you are part of the EdTech conference of the year in Seattle. Register by March 21st to enjoy the special discounted rate - cosn2025.eventscribe.net @keithkrueger.bsky.social

Our CoSN Board Chair Diane Doersch invites #EdTech leaders to join us at #CoSN2025, Human Leadership in a World of AI, March 31 - April 2 - bit.ly/3EnaXsl Register now at cosn2025.eventscribe.net @keithkrueger.bsky.social