The CoSN Podcast

1,619 cyber incidents: that staggering number represents only the publicly reported cyber incidents experienced by K-12 institutions in the U.S. between 2016 and 2022. The K-12 Cybersecurity webinar with the U.S. …

As the new school year approaches, we understand the importance of staying ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving educational landscape. That’s why …

Student privacy is a growing concern across K12 education. Although many digital tools and edtech providers have invested in student data privacy, …

We must invest in effective cybersecurity to mitigate these risks and increase the health of our K12 schools. 

In the third part of this three-part …

How do you balance technological accessibility and cybersecurity? This is a question many school districts have asked over the past several years. …

Have “ILL gotten goods” ever shown up at your doorstep with individuals expecting them to be added to the network? Join us for another IT Leadership discussion about the Value of Investment (VOI) and the Total Cost of …

As school digital ecosystems expand and rapidly become more at threat, there needs to be a transparent understanding of building and adapting …

Cybersecurity is not just a technology issue. It is part of everyone’s job.

What do students, parents, teachers, and staff need to know to protect …

In an ever-growing connected world, cybersecurity is a growing issue that often gets overlooked. From financial risks to personal information risks, cybersecurity risks have changed the landscape of K12 and higher …

CoSN K12 Leadership Pre-Survey Tips Webinar on January 5th, 2023.

In our professional advancement webinars, education technology experts from across …

Today's panelists include:

• Reg Leichty, Founding Partner Foresight Law + Policy, Washington, District of Columbia
• Andrea Johnson, Policy and …

What is it?

Why it's beneficial?

How to apply for recertification?

Today's panelists include:

• Chelsea Earhart, MBA, CAE, Director of Certification, …

In order to reduce barriers, leaders must work to develop their Universal Design for Learning mindset, knowledge, and skills to ensure that all learners have equitable access to educational materials and resources. …

Capturing the Value of Investment for Technology Spending. 

Today's panelists include: 

• Frankie J. Jackson, CETL, Subject Matter Expert, CoSN
• …

CoSN has conducted an annual survey of U.S. K-12 IT Leaders for the past nine years. The results from the 2022 survey were recently released. Come to …

Over the past two years, we have seen technology use in the classroom skyrocket. From assessment tools to curriculum support, these technologies are …

In a recent survey, CoSN members shared their experiences and how emergency funding has impacted purchasing decisions. This 30-minute webinar will highlight the key findings, and every attendee will receive a copy of …

Over the past two years, we have seen technology use in the classroom skyrocket. From assessment tools to curriculum support, these technologies are …

A common phrase in the cybersecurity world is “cybersecurity is not a priority until it has to be.” Security measures are essential to schools, and …

The pandemic has shifted education as we know it and now is our chance to move forward into a world where innovation is central to catalyzing change needed more than ever before.

During CoSN’s two Driving K-12 …

What is a hacker, and what threats do they present to K12 school districts? As we begin the school year, we want to ensure that K12 districts are …

Building a data privacy governance program is a significant undertaking, requiring leadership support, knowledgeable technology leadership empowered …

The pandemic has shifted education as we know it and now is our chance to move forward into a world where innovation is central to catalyzing change needed more than ever before.

During CoSN’s two Driving K-12 …

As schools return for the 2022-2023 school year, students will bring hundreds of devices with thousands of applications into district ecosystems. …

Join us to share your story and hear from a panel of professionals, just like you, in various stages of their careers. Explore how leadership looks …

The Cybersecurity Insurance landscape is rapidly changing.  Premiums and deductibles are increasing and insurance companies are demanding that K12 …

As students moved to virtual learning, it quickly became clear that the broadband equity issues plaguing students were more significant and more …

Hear about the CoSN 2021 Member Survey and survey results, and get the latest perspective from school districts like your own.

In our professional …

Organizations often focus on gender diversity, and while this does improve school system's performance, ethnic diversity has an even larger impact on …

Cybersecurity is an interesting and developing topic in the world of K12 education. Over the past several years, we have seen a massive investment in …

In the nearly 13,000+ school districts across the country, there are millions of data points that can help educators understand success. From student …

Reviewing a district’s overall technology usage is essential in the modern school. With data and cyber security concerns and the prevalence of …

The education world is constantly changing and growing, and technology is consistently a factor in that change. In our new technology-forward …

Digital Equity – was an often discussed topic during the pandemic and was a subject that many rural, urban, and suburban communities faced when going …

Technology – when used thoughtfully – can have a tremendous impact in supporting districts’ goals around inclusive learning environments. What are …

In the third and final episode of this Large Districts Great Minds mini-series, we’re discussing strategies for balancing the technology landscape to …

Data is a key element that supports school districts in the journey from sight to vision. When used correctly, data increases our understanding of …

In our previous episode, we discussed the changes taking place within school districts in response to, and also to embrace, trends regarding remote …

Remote and hybrid work environments have grown in popularity over a number of years, and this trend, like so many others, has been accelerated by the …

In the past two episodes, we’ve discussed digital security and cybersecurity, and the fact that each stakeholder group within a school district plays …

What are some of the specific cybersecurity challenges school districts are facing and addressing? How have the past two years changed the …

Digital safety and cybersecurity are among the most critical responsibilities of school districts. Technology leaders nationwide are constantly …

Billions of dollars are spent annually on promising education technology solutions, but how many are delivering an ROI in the form of improved …

“Innovative” may be an overused buzzword in some corners of the education technology marketplace, but that doesn’t contradict the reality that …

Marcia Kish, Chief Innovation Officer with DSD Professional Development, joins this episode of the podcast to discuss one of the pressing issues …

In this episode, Jeremy Wickham, Director of Technology for North Shore School District 112 in Highland Park, Illinois, joins us to discuss his …

In this episode, Dr. Tom Ryan, Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer for the Santa Fe Public Schools, joins the podcast to discuss findings from …

In the second part of our mini-series on education technology data, Mark Finstrom, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Highline Public Schools, a …

On the Season 2 premiere of The CoSN Podcast, host MindRocket Media Group speaks with a pair of leaders from Oak Park Elementary School District 97 …

In this episode, hear interviews with Caroline Rinker, CoSN’s Director of External Relations; Rod Houpe, Director of Business Development at …

In this episode, hear interviews with Amy McLaughlin, CoSN’s cybersecurity project director and Tom Ashley, CTO and Director of Technology at …

In this special CoSN podcast delivered in partnership with AASA (The School Superintendents Association) and Digital Promise, the participants …

This episode features interviews with Dr. Donna Wright, Director of Schools, Wilson County Schools in Tennessee, and Dr. David Schuler, the …

In this episode, MindRocket Media Group interviews CoSN board member Steve Langford, the Chief Information Officer for Oregon’s Beaverton School …

In this episode, MindRocker Media Group speaks with Kyle Berger and Pete Just about the rise of esports within K-12 education. Kyle, who was TCEA’s …

In this episode, MindRocket Media Group interviews Donna Williamson, facilitator for CoSN’s Early Career K-12 CTO Academy, along with two members of the current Academy cohort: Karyn Dobda, Director of Innovation and …

In the debut episode of the podcast, MindRocket Media Group interviews Beth Holland, CoSN’s Digital Equity & Rural Project Director.

Holland …