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Huge Congrats to our 3rd Sandra Quehl award winner, Cathy Thier, GM Information Services at Halton DSB. A long-time volunteer and chair of various initiatives fostering collaboration, and her leadership is marked by humility, wisdom, and dedication to supporting women in tech! 🤩

Congrats are in order! The 2025 recipient of the Dan Cousineau Volunteer of the Year award is Chris Demers, a visionary leader in educational technology whose contributions have significantly shaped Ontario’s K–12 ICT landscape.

After more than 25 incredible years with ECNO, Wayne Toms has announced his retirement. His legacy is one of dedication, collaboration, and care, and his impact on ON's Ed-Tech landscape will be felt for years to come. Join us in thanking Wayne and wishing him all the best! 🌟

Thanks to ECNO’s generous members and vendor partners, our record-setting fundraising at this year's conference allowed us make donations to four ON children's hospitals. 🌟 It is a proud moment for ECNO to stand behind such important work. Thanks to everyone who contributed!! 🧡

Ontario’s schools rely on third-party vendors to power learning, but every new tool introduces potential vulnerabilities. Our latest blog from ECNO DSS, Chris Dale, breaks down why TPRM isn’t just an IT concern, it’s a must for protecting student data. ecno.org/navigating-the…

Our vendor partners ROCK! 🎉 At ECNO’s 25th conference, we set a bold $25K goal for Ontario children’s hospitals, and thanks our amazing members and a $500 vendor challenge that raised $4K in 10 minutes, we hit $26K (with ECNO’s match)! 💙 Helping kids get the care they deserve!

Hot off the press! The Cyber Champion Challenge wraps up TOMORROW. Submit before the challenge closes and show us how your students have the smarts to stop the scams and outwit bad clicks. Time’s ticking! Get your entry in before it’s yesterday’s news. #CyberChampionChallenge 🌟

0.5 FTE Security Analyst (VASP Project) ECNO is hiring for a one-year term to support the Vetting of Applications for Security and Privacy (VASP) Project! We're looking for IT experience in the K-12 sector and a strong background in data/network security ecno.org/work-with-us/c…

Thanks to the sponsors of the Cyber Champion Challenge! Your support helps empower the next generation of digital safety champions. You're making the internet a safer and our winners cheesier! 🍕@fcledu @fortinet @quizizz @netskope @junipernetworks @mindsharelearn @promethean

Sing it, draw it, code it, write it… whatever it is, unleash your creativity and submit it at cyberchampion.ca to win! @ECNOconnect and @FCLEdu have pizza parties to give away, and we can’t wait to see your cyber skills! #CyberChampionChallenge 🍕

Chantez-le, dessinez-le, codez-le, écrivez-le... Quoi qu’il en soit, libérez votre créativité et soumettez-la à cyberchampion.ca pour gagner! ECNO et @FCLEdu organisent des soirées pizza à offrir, et nous avons hâte de voir vos compétences en cybersécurité! 🍕

This year's conference is proud to support a cause close to our hearts, including SickKids, CHEO, HHSC, and Victoria Hospital. Join us in making this event unforgettable while giving back to these incredible organizations that change lives every day! ❤️‍🩹

Help shape the future of EdTech with ECNO! 💡 We need our members' input to ensure we continue providing maximum value to EdTech leaders in Ontario. Complete the survey by EOD TODAY for a chance to win one of two $25 Amazon gift cards! Take the survey: ow.ly/bgnV50VbSzj

Thanks for bearing with us! Our technical issues have been resolved and conference registration is now open. We look forward to seeing you and celebrating our 25th! 🥳ow.ly/zkk450VapJY

We are working to resolve the issue and apologize! Keep an eye out for confirmation that technical issues have been resolved and that registration will open. Please do not try to register until confirmation as any registrations entered before tomorrow at 12PM will be invalid.

It's almost time!! Conference registration opens at NOON TODAY! Join us in making this anniversary conference unforgettable while contributing to remarkable organizations, highlighting fond memories, and innovating Ontario edtech! 🌟 ecno.org/conference/abo…

Cyber safety... we love this stuff! ECNO and @FCLEdu have some delicious prizes for some talented Ontario K-12 students! Tell your class, your staff, and your teacher friends that submission is now OPEN! Learn more at cyberchampion.ca 🍕🤩💡

Think you know your way around cyber safety? It’s time to put your knowledge (and creativity) to the test! The Cyber Champion Challenge is back, and Ontario students have a chance to win big for them and their classmates 🍕🍕🍕 Stay tuned... 👀 #CyberChampionChallenge @FCLEdu

ECNO’s annual awards celebrate excellence in volunteering and leadership in the K-12 IT sector. Past winners are amongst ECNO’s longest standing and most illustrious members. Submit a nomination for your 2025 picks before March 28! ecno.org/about/awards

Introducing ECNO’s Information Research as a Service! Transforming how ECNO member school boards gather, process, and use info. Boards can access specialized services without the need for internal teams, making data-driven decisions easier than ever! ow.ly/oVW350UV0ie