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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
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ALT NEW! Our CoSN's U.S. State of EdTech 2026 is out. More than 600 K-12 education technology leaders in 44 states weighed in — cybersecurity leads priorities, 80% of districts now have AI guidelines & budget gaps persist. Learn more key findings and read the report.
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We congratulate Ohio’s @LakotaSuper for being awarded the #CoSN @AASAHQ “EmpowerED Digital Superintendent of the Year”
#edtech #superintendent @CosnOhio @keithkrueger
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Congratulations to @rodrusseau for being awarded the #CoSN Volunteer of the Year Award. This award recognizes the achievements of one #CoSN member who has provided exemplary support to the organization over the past year #CoSN2023 @keithkrueger @DoerDi
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We are so proud to award @sherylabshire the @CoSN Seymour Papert Lifetime Achievement Award. Congratulations! Well deserved honor! #CoSN2023 @keithkrueger
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“We must create a culture where every student thrives,” Dr. Tammy Campbell @thescholarfirst #CoSN2022 keynote speaker
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Tonight CoSN Board of Directors voted to transition CoSN2020 to a two-part virtual event. Virtual keynotes will occur next week. Remaining conference programming May 19-21. @keithkrueger @s_bearden #CoSN2020 #edtech updated info website ow.ly/kQNx50yJwjE
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Congratulations to Susan Moore of @MeridenK12 for winning the CoSN Withrow CTO of the Year Award #CoSN2023 #CTO #EdTech @keithkrueger
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Registration opens in 40 minutes whoo-woot! @CoSN #cosn2019 #edtech @CityPortland @keithkrueger @s_bearden
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“Most districts see cybersecurity as a technical issue, it isn’t. Requires everybody in an organization to understand, be part of the solution & understand their role in protecting the organization.”- Amy McLaughlin, CoSN Cybersecurity Expert testified to the Senate @keithkrueger
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CoSN's Board of Directors met in-person at CoSN's office today for the first time since pre-COVID. One of the first agenda items was presenting Board Chair @sdlangford with his #GrandPoobah status #BoardMeeting @keithkrueger
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Tomorrow is 2019 Data Privacy Day @CoSN Trusted Learning Environment Seal is changing how districts ensure the privacy of student data #edtech #PrivacyAware ow.ly/FfRP30nsfiM @keithkrueger @s_bearden @PlayWell_LLC
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CoSN 2018 is a wrap! Save the Date for CoSN 2019! April 1-4 in Portland, Oregon! #cosn18 @CoSN @keithkrueger
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CoSN’s Board is very excited to welcome it’s members to #Nashville for #CoSN2022. Safe travels! See y’all soon! #edtech #sneakpeak @keithkrueger
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CoSN's breakthrough report, Student Home Connectivity Study, is available now! Learn about key findings and guidelines about student home connectivity - cosn.org/digitalequity
#studentconnetivity #digitalequity #edtech #edtechchat
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Good morning #CoSN2022! Day one is here & we are ready! Hope you are! #edtech #edtechleaders @keithkrueger
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To all those who attended #CoSN2023, in Austin or virtually, thank you so much for being a part of it! We hope you got a lot out of it, have your nuggets to share, & your call to actions. Save the dates for Miami, April 8 - 10, 2024, for #CoSN2024 #Thankyou @keithkrueger
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Day 2 of #CoSN2023! We’re ready & excited to get rolling! Be sure to stop by the #EdTech Exchange, which opens at 10am & please join us for the LGBTQ+ Reception at 5pm #conference @keithkrueger
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@CoSN conference is a wrap! thanks to all who presented, attended and served us here at the awesome Portland Hilton (downtown). See you in DC next year and safe travels home! #cosn2019 @keithkrueger
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Last day #CoSN2023! Hope it's been a great conference for those in Austin or w/us virtually. Please visit the EdTech Exchange, opening 11:50 am, & at 2pm, be sure to come listen to a most engaging @MichelleSengara at our Closing Session today in the Waller Ballroom @keithkrueger
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NY Times nails cybersecurity issues facing school. ow.ly/ImLx50vfaDN Check out CoSN free resources to get you started cosn.org/cybersecurity #cybersecurity #privacy @keithkrueger @s_bearden
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CoSN’s Seymour Papert Lifetime Achievement Award winner is Tom Ryan! - Surprise & well-deserved! This award recognizes lifelong contribution to technology and education. Congratulations to Tom Ryan!
ALT Tom Ryan wins the CoSN Seymour Papert Lifetime Achievement Award
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Congratulations to Dr. Kellie Wilks, Withrow CTO of the Year Award winner, which recognizes an exceptional district CTO who is a genuine advocate for technology and whose leadership has brought about significant change in their school district @kelliew41
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So proud to hear these amazing ladies, @DaLord_Leads & @dsusd_innovate share their stories detailing their path to their career success & all who helped them get there #CoSN2023 @keithkrueger
ALT Danielle Lord, CETL ® & Dr. Kelly May-Vollmar share their path to their career success
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CONGRATULATIONS! to #cosn2020 Next Gen Leaders Sara Hunter Marcus Painter DeWayne McClary Laurie Guyon Eden Konja Well--deserved! @CoSN @keithkrueger @s_bearden Thanks to the program sponsor @EdScoop_news #edtech
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@CoSN Names Withrow CTO of the year Phil Hintz CTO Gurnee School District 56 (IL) #edtech #cosn2019 @keithkrueger @s_bearden
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Today's the first day of the CoSN conference. Be sure to use #CoSN2018 to join in on the conversations, and line up your schedule here. ow.ly/wTFl30iSzjg
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Budding cherry blossoms and great discussion on digital citizenship great combo. CoSN Global Summit March 12 Washington DC. ow.ly/kTBE30iJ26m @CoSN
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Today's the day! Welcome those attending #CoSN2023! Our CoSN Board & Staff warmly welcome our members, sponsors, partners, and friends to Austin! Howdy! We're ready! Check out our full schedule of events - ow.ly/AmAN50Nme7E! If you are unable, please join us virtually
ALT CoSN Board and Staff welcome you to Austin and #CoSN2023
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CoSN 2019 IT Leadership Survey results announced. Cybersecurity = top priority @CoSN #edtech #cybersecurity #cosn2019 ow.ly/5Dwo30ohKa7
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Congratulations to CoSN/AASA EmpowerEd Superintendent of the Year Dr. Michael Nagler, Superintendent of Mineira UFSD (IL) for being a beacon of innovation in education. #EmpoweredLeader #EdTechChampion
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CoSN sends big congratulations to Chief Technology Officer, @mrhgaddis for winning the NCTIES 2022 Making IT Happen Award! She is a true example of leadership in #edtech and @CoSN is so proud of her! #EdtechLeadership #CTOLeader #AwardWinningITLeader @keithkrueger @ncties
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CTO and academic leadership must go hand in hand #ISTE18 panel says. @CoSN @keithkrueger #edtech ow.ly/WLBF30kFY5g
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So great to hear these leaders and visionaries share their thoughts about the education/EdTech future @keithkrueger @juliafallon @AASA_ED @RCulatta @BrizardJC
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Congratulations Dr. Jim Roberts, Superintendent @bcscschools for his recognition at #NCE2024 as the 2023 EmpowerED Superintendent of the Year award. Kudos for championing equity, embracing innovation & empowering learners & staff @bcscedtech #EdLeadership @keithkrueger
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BIG REVEAL: 2024 Driving K-12 Innovation Top Topics - After extensive discussions, surveys & more, we are excited to unveil the initiatives Top Topics -- Hurdles, Accelerators, and Tech Enablers driving 2024 innovation cosn.org/2024-driving-k-12-i… @KeithKrueger #DrivingK12Innovation
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Thursday March 15 CoSN, SETDA and ISTE join forces on Capitol Hill regarding issues relating to Ed Tech and the changing environment in education. #edtech #educationmatters
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Wonderful turnout for first annual Network Meetup: Brought to you by CoSN’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee. Great & enlightening discussions were had & shared with the group #edtech @keithkrueger @rkhoupe1 @Laspaseo @DoerDi
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Our staff thanks y’all for joining us in #Nashville for #CoSN2022! Safe travels to your next destinations! See you in Austin for #CoSN2023
“Don’t let those dreams die when you get back to your district…be a little #rachet!” —@chrisemdin @keithkrueger
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@CoSN More than 20 folks studying hard so they can take the CETL exam! #CETL #edtech #cosn2019 @keithkrueger @s_bearden
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Urgent call to action! @CoSN, @SETDA, @SHLBCoalition & others urge @FCC to strengthen school/library networks against growing #cyber threats. Support $200M Cybersecurity Pilot & immediate updates to firewall rules - ow.ly/NSJt50QwvXY #ProtectOurSchools @keithkrueger
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New report from CoSN Driving K-12 Innovation Series. CoSN original co-producer for Horizon K-12 report. ow.ly/T1qs30jf0Ld @CoSN @LeadDigitalLeap
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CoSN’s staff and Board of Directors welcome you to Miami for #CoSN2024! We are so glad you are here. Enjoy day 1 of #CoSN2024
Don’t forget to attend our advocacy fundraiser auction event & bid in our auction - one.bidpal.net/cosn2024/welc…
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ALT Welcome to #CoSN2024! Don’t forget to bid in our advocacy fundraiser - https://one.bidpal.net/cosn2024/welcome
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@CoSN Names Vancouver Public Schools (WA) winner of the Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity @VancouverSD @_TeacherX #digequity #edtech #cosn2019 @s_bearden @keithkrueger
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CoSN’s staff is here in Austin and ready to welcome our members, sponsors, partners, special guests, & friends to #CoSN2023! See y’all soon! @keithkrueger
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So cool and well-deserved! Congratulations again!
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@CoSN announces 500 school leaders worldwide have earned their Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL®) credential. The 500th recipient is Steve Ouellette, Director of Technology, Learning & Innovation Westwood Public Schools MA. Congrats @OuelletteSteve #edtech #edtechchat
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2 PM tomorrow release of 3rd publication in @CoSN Driving K12 Innovation series 2019 Tech Enablers. Full report to be released Monday. Follow @CoSN for findings # drivingk12innovation #edtech @keithkrueger @sambeckertweets @s_bearden #iste19
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CoSN is here to welcome you to #CoSN2024 in Miami! If you are here join us here on Monday, April 8, 6pm for the CoSN EdTech Advocacy Fundraiser & Auction. Auction is live! Bid now! - one.bidpal.net/cosn2024 @keithkrueger
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We urge the House of Representatives to stand up for school systems and pass the Senate’s resolution to restore #netneutrality immediately this year. @CoSN @keithkrueger
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👏 Kudos to @EctorCountyISD for securing the TLE Seal! 🌟 Your dedication to safeguarding student data is an inspiration to districts everywhere. #StudentDataPrivacy #EdTech @LTavarezECISD @KeithKrueger @ScottMuri ow.ly/UXKr50T2laj
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95% IT leaders say addressing Homework Gap is a priority – significant increase from last year’s data #cosn2019 #edtech #digequity ow.ly/xKj530ohKq6
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Join Diane Doersch, CoSN Board Chair, and Michael Klein, Digital Infrastructure Fellow, Office of Educational Technology, U.S. Department of Education this Thursday, Aug. 31st, from 1:00-2:00 PM!
Register Today! Everyone registered will receive a recording of the webinar.
ALT Register Today to attend this exciting Webinar on Thursday, Aug. 31st, from 1:00-2:00 PM!
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Call for Proposals is OPEN for CoSN2023, Reimagine. Redesign. Renew. Share your knowledge, ideas & innovations with the #edtech community at #CoSN2023! Please submit proposals by Wednesday, July 27, 2022 cosn.org/education-events/co… @keithkrueger
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CoSN’s Board Chair @DoerDi shares a sneak peek of our upcoming new CoSN Strategic Plan #CoSN2023 #StrategicPlan @keithkrueger
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Top 3 priorities of IT leaders: 1) Mobile learning 2) Broadband + network capacity 3) Cyber security and privacy. #CoSN17
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Proposed funding for connecting K-12 students has 3 components off campus connectivity, learning devices & network cybersecurity #CoSN #edtech @SHLBCoalition @FFL @SETDA @keithkrueger @s_bearden
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Female Leaders in IT session— Great advice: “Don’t be shy to ask for help. Reach out, even if you don’t know them that well. Reach out to that person who you admire & they may be able to help.”- Serena Saks-Mandel #CoSN2023 @keithkrueger
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From the @CoSN webinar teaching is so much more than the use of technology. it is about listening and we don't always recognize our prejudices @keithkrueger @s_bearden @sambeckertweets #drivingk12innovation #edtech
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October = Cybersecurity Month. Next week, we'll be showcasing all of @CoSN cybersecurity resources. First to highlight our CoSN Live: Deep Dive into Cybersecurity day long hands-on 10/3 - more info cosn.org/events/cosn-live-de… #edtech @keithkrueger @s_bearden
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new legislation re digital equity explained ow.ly/2ucS50ujZWe @CoSN @s_bearden @brholland #digitaldivide #edtechleadership #homeworkgap #digitalequity @keithkrueger
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Over 7 million families lack access to broadband for education. Rural & low income Americans are hit hardest. #LearningGap Join @CoSN encouraging Congress to act now bit.ly/2yA9RYp to provide broadband for all students. #edtech @keithkrueger @s_bearden #homeworkgap
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Tomorrow #CoSN2023 begins! We're ready to welcome you to Austin! Are you ready?
Take a peek at the the schedule-at-a-glance to see what happens when next week --> cosn.org/wp-content/uploads/… or visit our conference page to see the full schedule! See y'all there! @keithkrueger
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Ready to take your #EdTech journey to the next level?🌟Join us at #CoSN2024 and secure your spot for the #EdTech conference of the year, April 8-10, 2024. Register today: cosn.org/cosn2024/ Let's shape the future of education together!🌐#EdTech @keithkrueger @DoerDi
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These students from Vista Unified School District are making a difference and are the Digital Equity Video Challenge winners! #cosn17
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Good morning from the last full day of #CoSN2024! Hope you’ve had a great conference! Our EdTech Advocacy Fundraiser Auction is still open to the public - one.bidpal.net/cosn2024/welc… Get bids in by 3pm today, especially for trip to Maui—odds to win this are still high @keithkrueger
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COVID-19 has widened the digital divide in education. At least $5B is needed to connect all students to secure broadband when school restarts. Join @CoSN in encouraging Congress to act now bit.ly/2yA9RYp #edtech @s_bearden @keithkrueger #homeworkgap
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And we're off! Thank you to our presenters & our sponsors for helping us evolve our annual conference from face-to--face to entirely virtual! 23 sessions today plus unstructured networking time @CoSN @keithkrueger @s_bearden #cosn2020 attendees rock!
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📢 Exciting news about #CoSN2024!🌟The call for proposals is now open for #CoSN2024! Share your valuable knowledge and expertise with the education community. Submit your session proposal by July 31st.🗓️ cosn.org/cosn2024/ #EdTech #CallForProposals #CTO #CIO @keithkrueger
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FERPA, CIPA, COPPA just some of the many laws that apply when AI enters classroom. New resource for @CoSN members ow.ly/2wR330l5fr4 @s_bearden #edtech @keithkrueger
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It's hard to present after someone who created a 3D cello Richard Culatta @iste great presentation, wonderful humor at the end of the day! points well-taken @keithkrueger @s_bearden #edtech #cosn2019
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ICYMI: We named the 2017 Next Generation leaders, the #edtech change makers with @edscoop_news. Meet them: ow.ly/sAnW30asf8w #CoSN17
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New Release! Our CoSN 2023 State of EdTech Leadership survey report is out now - ow.ly/5IpA50OtKcs - Learn how this year’s report offers unique insight into the challenges that K-12 EdTech leaders have faced over the past year - @keithkrueger #EdTech #K12 #SurveyResults
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Congratulations @louismcdonald for winning the #CoSN Volunteer of the Year Award at #CoSN2022. We appreciate all the work you do for #CoSN & into improving student data #privacy, as well as all things for #K12 #edtech @CoSNTLE @keithkrueger
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Key items in CoSN's 2022 State EdTech Leadership report: #Cybersecurity #1 for IT Leaders, but risks underestimated, school networks modernizing & providing support for home access strains resources of school district IT depts. Read more: ow.ly/9mOb50IP4Ay @keithkrueger
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#CoSN2023 Closing session call to action: What if it turned out better than you ever imaged? Write down 5 things that will make it better than you ever expected? Write down how you think it will be a success for you? Make it happen @keithkrueger @Styles_MarlonJr @MichelleSengara
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“An overworked & exhausted mind is counter to a mind that is free from creativity, imagination & innovation.”
- Ken Shelton at Volunteer Hall of Fame at #CoSN2024 @k_shelton @keithkrueger
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It’s now out & available! We have just released the 2024 Driving K-12 Innovation report - tinyurl.com/2024DrivingK12
We have unveiled the hurdles, accelerators, and tech enablers shaping education innovation in the year ahead #EdTech #K12Innovation @keithkrueger
ALT We have just released the CoSN 2024 Driving K-12 Innovation report!
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#CoSN2024: @SuptEnfield, our Opening Keynote will share more insight to open #CoSN2024, moderated by @dsusd_innovate, discussing "Leading in Service to Schools - Every Leader Matters," - cosn.org/cosn2024/ #EdTechLeaders @keithkrueger #RegisterNow #DontMissOut
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@CoSN releases 1st of 3 publications addressing Driving K12 Innovation: 2019 Hurdles #drivingk12innovation #edtech #edtechleader . Learn more ow.ly/MruX30neLx5 @keithkrueger @s_bearden @sambeckertweets
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Congratulations to Prince William County Public Schools for receiving the Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity. This recognizes districts that are working to eliminate inequities and narrow the access gap, kudos to @PWCSNews #DigitalEquity @keithkrueger #CoSN2024
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Thank you to our friends @Slooh for showing the live feed of #Eclipse2024 during #CoSN2024’s opening session! It was great footage with wonderful commentary! Was the best way to interrupt our opening session at #CoSN2024! Some took time to view it on their own
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Together w/@GreatCitySchls, we are happy to introduce the K-12 Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) Readiness Checklist. We hope this will empower district leaders to responsibly integrate Gen AI into our schools - cgcs.org/genaichecklist #EdTech #GenAI @keithkrueger
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Don't miss CoSN's April Member Spotlight: Learn how @MaryMehsikomer got into the #EdTech world, what is her superpower, and what thing she has learned recently- ow.ly/EYZ450NNpfM #MemberSpotlight @keithkrueger
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Today, on the eve before our staff leaves for #CoSN2023, we are proud to announce our 2023 Board of Directors -- cosn.org/cosn-news/board-ann… @keithkrueger
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Next Thursday, 2/17, join us for this free member webinar to explore Capturing the Value of Investment for Technology Spending w/four amazing leaders who have been in your shoes: @Jackson3Frankie @WilliamPierce0 @DoerDi @showmerob cosn.org/event/webinar-01122… @#edtech @keithkrueger
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Now available...the CoSN 2024 State of EdTech Leadership report! A couple of key findings include: benefits in how #AI can positively impact education and #Cybersecurity is still a top concern. Take a peek - ow.ly/bYPI50RsMgM #EdTech #SurveyResults @keithkrueger
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State Chapter Leaders Meeting at #CoSN2024 is in full swing. Thank you to these leaders for helping to grow our chapters and membership @keithkrueger @DoerDi #CoSN2024 #EdTech #ChapterLeaders
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CoSN supports the President's decision to renominate Commissioner Rosenworcel FCC Chair. She has worked to ensure high-capacity broadband for schools, students' & teachers' homes. Congratulations to Gigi Sohn on her nomination to fill the FCC's open seat. @keithkrueger #edtech
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Listening to @Wes_Kieschnick, @k_shelton, & @keithkrueger is great way to end the sessions for Day 1 of #cosn2021 -- an engaging & enlightening panel #BraveandBold
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Scott and Marlo say, “Watch out TX, here comes NC with a new cohort of CETLs.” #ChallengeSent #CETL #certification @mrhgaddis @ncties
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Read our new #cybersecurity primer, Making the Case for Increased Investment in Cybersecurity. It identifies 5 actions a school system IT staff can take to protect its IT infrastructure: ow.ly/1anR50L4A8o #cybersecurityawarenessmonth #cybersecurityinvestment @keithkrueger
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Press briefing for @CoSN Driving K12 Innovation Enablers report @keithkrueger @s_bearden #drivingk12innovation @sambeckertweets #edtech report issued tomorrow ow.ly/ihU550uKS4W
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Webinar tomorrow 1/9/18 on @CoSN NEW REPORT Driving K12 Innovation: 2019 Hurdles free to CoSN members for info ow.ly/xpu730neLJ4 #drivingk12innovation #edtech #edtechleadership @keithkrueger @s_bearden @sambeckertweets
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CoSN's annual survey, The State of EdTech Leadership in 2021, is out now!—ow.ly/B0lA50EW4vE Each year #CoSN gathers data from K-12 IT leaders, but w/extreme challenges faced last year, pandemic-related questions were included #EdTech #ITLeaders #survey @keithkrueger
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