cybersecurity Archives - EdTech Digest

leadership

AI Cannot Lead Your District. Only People Can.

September 30, 2026

FETC unveils an agenda for human leadership in the age of AI. GUEST COLUMN | by Jennifer Womble These are …

leadership

The Leader Who Brought EdTech Leaders Together

September 01, 2026

After 32 years at the helm of CoSN, Keith Krueger reflects on a profession transformed, a community strengthened, and the …

leadership

Shaping What’s Next

August 18, 2026

Dr. Sheryl R. Abshire on developing bold leaders, defending digital access, and keeping education focused on the future. INTERVIEW | …

leadership

The Next Gap to Close

May 29, 2026

The challenges—and opportunities—defining the next era of K–12 education. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero As schools race to keep pace …

leadership

Cybersecurity Is an Equity Issue in K-12 Education

May 04, 2026

Rising digital threats are exposing stark disparities among school systems, where limited resources hinder recovery efforts and leave the most …

leadership

A Better Blueprint for AI in Education

February 16, 2026

AI is already transforming classrooms—but without guardrails, quality standards, and clear purpose, it risks eroding trust. Here’s how districts can …

trends

CoSN’s 2026 Driving K–12 Innovation Report

February 06, 2026

CoSN’s newly released 2026 Driving K–12 Innovation Report offers a clear-eyed look at where education technology is headed—and what it …

leadership

Evaluating Edtech on Data Privacy and Security Can Be Challenging

September 09, 2025

A new program is making it easier for district leaders to make smart, safe choices. GUEST COLUMN | by Chad …

trends

Report: Center for Internet Security – K-12

March 11, 2025

Center for Internet Security just released a timely report, “2025 CIS MS-ISAC K-12 Cybersecurity Report: Where Education Meets Community Resilience,” sharing …

trends

Report: CoSN 2024 State of Edtech District Leadership

October 30, 2024

EdTech Leaders are … challenged by persistent problems such as hurdles to hiring qualified IT talent, issues of student home …

trends

The Future of School Computing: Three Top Trends

October 23, 2024

A tech industry leader shares perspective on charting a course forward. GUEST COLUMN | by Erik Stromquist As a Chromebook …

leadership

Why is Layered Cybersecurity Crucial in Schools and How to Implement It

August 28, 2024

Multiple measures to safeguard your school’s data systems from data leaks and cyber-attacks. GUEST COLUMN | by Charlie Sander When …

cool tools

Cloud Monitor by ManagedMethods

July 31, 2024

Cloud Monitor by ManagedMethods is a cloud security solution specifically tailored for technology teams working in the education market. As …

leadership

The Case for Making Cybersecurity Education a National Imperative

May 07, 2024

An essential life skill set in a digital environment. GUEST COLUMN | by Apu Pavithran As our lives move evermore …

trends

Answering K-12 Learning Demands in 2023

May 12, 2023

Five tech trends and strategies for successfully navigating primary education needs. GUEST COLUMN | by Chris Tingley In an increasingly …

leadership

CoSN: Four Days of Tech for Any K-12 Leader

March 24, 2023

A school district finance leader reflects on issues, challenges and what’s ahead. GUEST COLUMN | by Matthew Lentz Edtech, #Edfintech, …

trends

How to Stop Schools from Falling Prey to Future Cyber Attacks

February 10, 2023

An expert in cybersecurity provides pointers. GUEST COLUMN | by Charlie Sander The cybersecurity attacks K-12 technology teams are experiencing …

leadership

Why Cybersecurity Awareness Is A Crucial Step for All Schools to Take

September 09, 2022

A leading expert provides context and direction on an emerging area of concern. GUEST COLUMN | by Charlie Sander …

trends

Cybersecurity in K-12: Where to Go For Help

August 31, 2022

As education moves increasingly into the digital realm, a growing cybersecurity threat faces the U.S. K-12 sector. “Schools of all …

trends

2022 EdTech Trends and Funding Survey Report from CoSN

August 30, 2022

CoSN just released its 2022 EdTech Trends and Funding Survey Report, highlighting that the majority of school district technology leaders …

leadership

Data Privacy: 5 Steps to Protect Student Privacy

January 25, 2022

Words of wisdom from an engineer and IT industry veteran. GUEST COLUMN | by Charlie Sander School districts are among …

trends

What to Expect in Cybersecurity, Education IT and the Post-Pandemic Future

March 19, 2021

School IT teams did remote – as doors open, now they’re doing in-person or hybrid. GUEST COLUMN | by Heather …

trends

Digital Learning Environments 2020

February 10, 2020

3 Tech Trends and the Strategies for Successfully Meeting K-12 Needs GUEST COLUMN | by Johann Zimmern As predicted a …

guest column

Ever Vigilant

June 28, 2016

Bridging the cybersecurity talent gap to maintain freedom from attackers. GUEST COLUMN | by Jennifer Teeters The future of cybersecurity …

guest column

STEM Matters

April 11, 2014

Attracting K-12 students to science, technology, engineering and mathematics through competition. GUEST COLUMN | by Bernie Skoch The United States …

ENTER THE EDTECH AWARDS TODAY!

CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE TO ENTER

2026 RESULTS – CONGRATULATIONS HONOREES!

GOING TO FETC IN JANUARY 2027?

DAYS UNTIL NEXT F3 (FETC ORLANDO)

AVAILABLE NOW: STATE OF EDTECH REPORT 2026-2027

EDTECH DIGEST —> TO YOUR INBOX

CONGRATS 2025 FINALISTS & WINNERS!

2025 MEDIA KIT WITH EDITORIAL CALENDAR

MARK ANDERSON

FREE GUIDE: THE STATE OF STEM

FREE GUIDE: THE ARTS, CREATIVITY & TECH

FREE GUIDE: STUDENT ROBOTICS

RESOURCES

BE RECOGNIZED FOR YOUR WORK!

NORMAN JUNG

TURN UP YOUR SPEAKERS!

From the EdTech Vault

SEND IN YOUR STORY IDEA!

Recent Articles