Current insights for U.S. K-12 Educators & Leaders from the CoSN EdTech Innovations Committee. Introduction Smartphones and social media have transformed modern life, offering new ways to communicate and learn but also sparking debate on their downsides, especially for today’s K-12 students. Concerns over screen time, mental health, and concentration…| CoSN
How can education technology leaders stay informed about the latest research—and more importantly, put it into practice? How do we create stronger connections between those shaping education policy and practice and those studying it? In February 2025, I had the unique opportunity to spend several weeks at Stanford University, collaborating…| CoSN
Fred Rogers and Technological Opportunity This past summer, while working on the 2025 Blaschke Report, I had the opportunity to visit the Fred Rogers Center in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Alongside my…| CoSN
EdTech Professional Development Introduction The successful implementation of educational technology (EdTech) tools in classrooms is dependent on educators having a nuanced understanding of the resource they will use, its pedagogical…| CoSN
Preparation and Progress Introduction K-12 schools are designed for social AND professional induction. They aim to teach concrete skills that can be used in the workforce while simultaneously fostering socio-emotional growth. The concrete skills that students need to learn, however, have become progressively more difficult to narrow down. The rise…| CoSN
A Digital Childhood Introduction Children in the United States are growing up in a media ecosystem that is drastically different than that of most adults. This generation of kids have…| CoSN
Performance Without Paper In a previous post, we identified three primary manifestations of “screen time” in K-12 spaces (those being Cell Phones/Social Media, Educational Technology, and Entertainment). Educational technology, hereafter…| CoSN
Cell Phones, Schools, and Solutions Over the past year, cell phone use has been a dominant force in the conversation on technology’s role in American classrooms. Many educators, advocates, and parents have expressed concern over generation alpha’s adherence to personal devices. The development of attention spans, critical thinking, and socio-emotional…| CoSN
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As cell phones become even more ingrained in students’ daily lives, K-12 schools face unique challenges and opportunities in managing their use among students. While cell phones offer learning tools, accessibility support, and emergency communication, they can also disrupt the classroom and introduce privacy concerns. The CoSN EdTech Innovation Committee’s …| CoSN
CoSN empowers K-12 education technology leaders with resources, community, and advocacy. Join us in shaping the future of edtech leadership.| CoSN
Children, Screens, and Parent Perspectives Beneath our society’s collective adoption of new technologies lies a paradox. While, yes, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and the ubiquity of cell phones…| CoSN
Educators at the classroom, school, and district level should work to help the community differentiate between the varying definitions of “screen time” that manifest in their classrooms.| CoSN
With cybersecurity a top concern of K-12 technology leaders, it’s critical to stay informed about the latest threats, current challenges, and best practices. Hearing insights and advice from K-12 experts…| CoSN
In an era defined by rapid change and digital transformation, strong leadership in K-12 educational technology is more important than ever. CoSN is dedicated to empowering EdTech leaders with the knowledge and resources needed to drive meaningful change in K-12 education through emerging technology, and the Driving K-12 Innovation Advisory…| CoSN
Connecting Ed Tech Leaders with Cutting-Edge Research Blog Series Spring 2025 Challenge Success is a national non-profit affiliated with the Stanford Graduate School of Education. Its mission is to increase student well-being, engagement, and belonging by partnering with school communities. Their approach centers on elevating student voice and implementing research-based, equity-centered…| CoSN