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NEW: CoSN's U.S. State of EdTech 2026 is out. 600+ K-12 EdTech leaders in 44 states weighed in — cybersecurity leads priorities, 80% of districts now have AI guidelines & budget gaps persist. Learn more key findings & read the report - ow.ly/UfLg50YV9xf #EdTech

CoSN2027 Sponsorships are OPEN! The CoSN community heads to Orlando, 4/19–4/21. Other options: full conference packages, AI Summit features, year-round partnerships & more. Book your spot now before they're gone: cosn.org/about/partner-… or contact @wadec at cwade@cosn.org

New CoSN Podcast Episode: “The CoSN Webinar Series: Unlocking the Value of Investment” explores how K–12 leaders can better communicate ROI, TCO, and the real impact of EdTech investments. open.spotify.com/episode/5u3BtB… @keithkrueger @Jackson3Frankie

AI infrastructure in K-12 isn't just about bandwidth. It's networks, devices, cybersecurity, staffing — and funding. A must-read for education technology leaders: bit.ly/3RaJmRy #K12AI #EdTech #K12 #AIInEducation

Districts can no longer afford to invest in EdTech without clearly communicating its impact. The latest @CoSN Podcast explores how leaders can connect technology investments to student outcomes, trust, accountability, and future funding. open.spotify.com/episode/5u3BtB…

A K-12 district used AI to build custom tools — and expects to save $200K a year doing it. "Vibe coding" is changing what's possible for district tech leaders. Their CIO, @KrisHagel was a hot topic at #CoSN2026. Read more: bit.ly/4eDG0jK

What does belonging look like in K–12 EdTech? At #CoSN2026, district leaders had answers. Check out the Network Meetup recap - ow.ly/636N50YXUeW #EdTech #InclusiveLeadership

“The productivity gains matter, but only if they’re turned into student impact.” Explore key takeaways and use cases from #CoSN2026 in Chicago. cdw.social/3QFdZ1e @CoSN @EdTech_K12

K–12 tech leaders are making high-stakes decisions every day, often without a network to lean on. That’s why @CoSN brings K–12 tech leaders together; it’s not just a conference, it’s a community. More Than a Conference: The Power of the CoSN Community open.spotify.com/episode/2Mdt7J…

🌍@CoSN is heading to Lisbon, Portugal! Join our exclusive education delegation 11/16–20/2026, in partnership w/@DigitalPromise. Explore cutting-edge EdTech policies & bring global insights back to your school system. Space is limited, so register now! - bit.ly/4uqDeTE

CoSN store Mother's Day Sale! Shop. Save. Support. 🛍️ The CoSN Apparel Store is running a Mother's Day sale — 20% off select items for a limited time. Rep the community, fund the mission. - apparelnow.com/consortium-for…

K–12 education technology leadership can be isolating. That’s why CoSN is more than a conference—it’s a community. 🎧 Listen to More Than a Conference: The Power of the CoSN Community ➡️open.spotify.com/episode/2Mdt7J… #CoSN2026 #CoSNCommunity #Networking #TrustedNetworkOfLeaders #EdTech

@CoSN @StacyHaw @SETDA @ISTEcommunity @SIIA @SIIAPolicy Helping policymakers understand what policy we need for education tech to make a difference. Stronger Together.

The future workforce is sitting in today's classrooms. CoSN Board Chair @StacyHaw breaks down what federal education technology policy needs to get right — from E-Rate to AI to student privacy. ow.ly/P8vh50YUM8S @keithkrueger @SETDA @ISTEcommunity @SIIA @SIIAPolicy #EdTech

Last chance to bid! 🔥 The CoSN2026 Advocacy Auction Fire Sale runs through May 27 — great items, lower prices, and every bid supports K–12 ed tech advocacy in Washington. Don't sleep on this. Text CoSN2026 to 243725 or visit bidpal.net/cosn2026

It happens around a table. The future of education technology will not be shaped by tools alone—it will be shaped by the conversations, trust, and shared commitment of the people willing to show up and speak on behalf of students, teachers, and schools. Grateful to our partners at ClassLink and MagicSchool AI for bringing together great minds from across the country for a meaningful meal, rich conversation, and focused strategy preparation ahead of EdTech Advocacy Day at the U.S. Capitol with Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), SETDA, SIIA. When educators, innovators, and leaders gather face-to-face, ideas become sharper. Priorities become clearer. Relationships become stronger. And advocacy becomes more powerful. 📣 Here’s to turning dinner-table dialogue into Capitol Hill impact. Thank you for the thoughtful and engaging #edtech conversations Patrick Devanney, Rachel Van Aken, McKenzie Boyce, Laurence Cocco, Sheryl R. Abshire, Ph.D., Brad Hagg, Dorann Avey, M.Ed, Educational Leadership, John Gieser, Keith Krueger, Doug Casey, Steven Priest, Bre Urness-Straight, M.Ed., Carla Wade, Stacy Hawthorne, Ed.D., Charlie Jackson, and Denny Gonzalez!

@its_morgancave @henryhalltx @RobinisReading Congratulations on earning your CETL certification! 👏#CETLProud

So proud to earn my #CETL from @CoSN this week. Following in the footsteps of my leaders @henryhalltx and @RobinisReading who encouraged and supported me, I am in good company! It was a deep dive into everything from disaster recovery to change management and strategic planning.

The FCC voted today to impose a new E-Rate bidding portal over broad opposition from schools, libraries, and education leaders. CoSN and partners are disappointed, but we're not done advocating. Read statement: ow.ly/Wqi050YT0oW

#FCC Voted to Layer New Portal onto #ERate application process. @AASAHQ joined @SHLBCoalition and @CoSN in press release expressing disappointment in the vote. shlb.org/blogs/shlb-coa… CC @AASAdvocacy