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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 …

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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 | …

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The K–12 Tech Reckoning Is Here

May 27, 2026

Dell Technologies Senior Vice President Leslie Harlien on AI, governance, shrinking margins for error, and what districts now demand from …

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The Race to Build AI-Ready Graduates Has Already Started

May 15, 2026

New Codio CEO Doug Hughes argues universities must move beyond theory and start teaching students how to work inside real …

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States Are Leading the Next Chapter of EdTech

September 10, 2025

As federal support wanes and technology accelerates, states are stepping up to define the future of edtech — balancing innovation …

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Power Shift: How Stacy Hawthorne Is Rewiring the EdTech Status Quo

May 12, 2025

As CoSN Board Chair, she isn’t just steering policy—she’s challenging outdated systems, championing bold innovation, and pushing education leaders to …

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Report: 2025 State of EdTech District Leadership

May 06, 2025

CoSN conducts an annual survey to learn more about how the roles of K-12 EdTech Leaders are evolving. As districts …

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Beyond What’s Next: Building Education’s Last Step

May 01, 2025

An edtech entrepreneur argues that we won’t win by making yesterday’s system a little bit better. GUEST COLUMN | by …

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Embracing Leadership: Educators and Staff Can Transform Our Schools

September 24, 2024

From teacher to leader, a founder shares his inspiring way forward. GUEST COLUMN | by Philip Bowman For too long, …

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Kyle Berger: Driving Innovation in Our Field

September 17, 2024

A technology trendsetter in search of the next way he can help students succeed. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Kyle …

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Report: 2024 State EdTech Trends

September 11, 2024

State Education Technology Directors Association (SETDA) just released The 2024 State EdTech Trends. The survey and report tracks insights on the …

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Edtech Leadership: Tim McIlvain

July 02, 2024

Tim McIlvain is the Executive Director of the Learning Technology Center (LTC), an organization delivering educational technology services to 852 …

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My EdTech Life: Alfonso Mendoza Jr., M.Ed.

June 06, 2024

My EdTech Life, steered by Fonz Mendoza, is not just a podcast—it’s a movement in the edtech realm. Pioneering the …

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Building a Strong Foundation for Executive Leadership

March 08, 2024

With numbers from annual survey on state of edtech leadership development 2024. GUEST COLUMN | by Collin Earnst Executive leadership …

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‘If Senior Leadership Listens to District Technology Leaders…’

January 10, 2024

‘In my conversations with senior leadership in companies, I find that often they are unaware of the true needs and …

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Establishing A True Tech North

December 21, 2023

A school leaders’ guide to tech alignment. GUEST COLUMN | by Dr. Mary Hemphill In an era characterized by unprecedented …

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‘That Chance to Talk Openly and Honestly Greatly Enriches the Process and Resulting Products’

December 18, 2023

‘…having that chance to talk openly and honestly about challenges on both sides greatly enriches the process and resulting products …

trends

It’s Always Sunny at ISTE

June 21, 2023

A major edtech conference is nearly upon us, but not just any conference: it’s ISTE Live 23, taking place June …

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CoSN Leadership Report

May 23, 2023

It’s out: CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) just released some required reading for edtech leaders with their tenth installment of …

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CoSN Strategic Plan Released

May 01, 2023

The last time the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) developed a strategic plan, it was 2019. Needless to say, a …

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The Edtech Leaders’ New Year’s Resolution: Professional Growth

January 10, 2023

An edtech career coach provides thoughtful guidance. GUEST COLUMN | by Collin Earnst Each January, millions of people set New …

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This Organization is Celebrating 30 Years of Edtech Leadership

September 26, 2022

Congratulations to The Consortium for School Networking, better known as CoSN, for 30 years of edtech leadership. The premier membership …

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EDTECH WEEK SEPT 20-22 | NYC

September 16, 2022

It’s nearly here! New York’s biggest edtech event is coming right up: EDTECH WEEK (Sept 20-22, 2022 in NYC and …

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Early Career K-12 CTO Academy

August 10, 2022

The Early Career K-12 CTO Academy for Today’s EdTech Leaders is a Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) program to address …

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The EdTech Data Analytics Hierarchy

August 01, 2022

The fuel for powering intelligent experiences. GUEST COLUMN | by Chris Husser Higher education leaders and those working in education …

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A Worthy Exchange: EdTech Evidence

July 28, 2021

According to the EdTech Evidence Exchange, a Virginia-based nonprofit, “Educators estimate that 85% of edtech tools are poor fits or …

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The Secret to Catalyzing a Community

July 10, 2019

Straight talk with the former Massachusetts Gov, venture capitalist, CEO, and now—head of LearnLaunch. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Jane …

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Face-to-Face for a Better Experience

January 29, 2019

Edtech industry veteran Scott Glinski shares three decades worth of hard-won wisdom. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Since the launch …

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How to Build an Effective Learning Ecosystem

September 26, 2018

Implementing technology to scale your 21st-century learning model. GUEST COLUMN | by Beatriz Arnillas For the last 10 years or …

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The Great Edtech Communicator

July 24, 2018

Transforming learning with truth, justice, and technology for schools. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Tom Murray serves as the Director …

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The Resonance of a Powerful Voice

June 18, 2018

Guardian of learning Jessie Woolley-Wilson is willing to lead more than her company. INTERVIEW | by Victor Rivero Throughout her …

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Innovativeness is the Pedagogy for the Future

May 01, 2018

An educator’s take on the (exciting and scary) future of education—and technology’s role. GUEST COLUMN | by Micah Shippee The …

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How to Build Long-Lasting Relationships with Schools

April 26, 2018

From filmstrip Fridays and laser discs to streaming media and Techbooks, an edtech veteran blazes a trail. INTERVIEW | by …

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How One School is Creating a Beautiful Future

April 23, 2018

Their leader began with a simple objective. It changed their entire vision of technology. GUEST COLUMN | by Paul Turnbull …

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Crossing the EdTech Chasm

April 18, 2018

Why we don’t see the summit from the classroom. GUEST COLUMN | by Elliott Levine Chromebooks or iPads? Microsoft Office …

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Do We Really Need Dedicated Edtech?

April 17, 2018

A different view on making and buying technology for student learning. GUEST COLUMN | by Marc Prensky Do we really need …

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School Tech: The Human Element

January 17, 2018

After three decades of dedicated work, how does a die-hard educator still have values that don’t flinch? GUEST COLUMN | …

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Future Focused

November 29, 2017

The why and how of shaping the future of learning with exponential technologies. GUEST COLUMN | by Randy Ziegenfuss Today’s …

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The Tenets of Educational Technology Leadership

November 10, 2017

An opportunity for success—and some helpful principles on which to make it happen. GUEST COLUMN | by Matt Harris Edtech …

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Still Time to Enter 2018 EdTech Awards

September 19, 2017

There is still time to enter The 2018 EdTech Awards. The annual program recognizes people in and around education for outstanding …

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