K-12 Innovation Reports & Resources | CoSN Leadership
Explore emerging trends and innovations in K-12 education technology. Access research reports and implementation strategies.| CoSN
Explore emerging trends and innovations in K-12 education technology. Access research reports and implementation strategies.| CoSN
In today’s fast-paced world, the unforeseen can strike at any moment, from natural disasters to cyberattacks. Preparing for such events with robust business continuity and incident response plans is crucial…| CoSN
Retaining a diverse and skilled workforce is a critical challenge for school districts today. By creating an inclusive environment where all staff feel valued, supported, and have opportunities for growth,…| CoSN
CoSN TLE Spotlight: Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools The North Carolina Department of Instruction joined CoSN’s TLE State Partnership Program to provide TLE applications and student data privacy supports to all…| CoSN
This year our district, Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95, took on a challenge: build a districtwide cybersecurity awareness campaign in just thirty days. My goal wasn’t to create…| CoSN
Technology leaders in K-12 schools know that innovation isn’t about chasing the “next big thing.” Instead, it’s about anticipating how emerging tools will impact classrooms, student experiences, and long-term readiness.…| CoSN
Trust is the foundation of any strong education system. Without it, students may question the value of their learning, families may doubt whether schools are preparing their children for the…| CoSN
Technology leaders in K-12 schools know that innovation isn’t about chasing the “next big thing.” Instead, it’s about anticipating how emerging tools will impact classrooms, student experiences, and long-term readiness. That’s why committees like CoSN’s EdTech Innovation Committee are so valuable: they bring together EdTech leaders to exchange candid perspectives…| 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 been afforded widespread, consistent, largely unregulated access to the internet via personal devices. Much of the national conversation over children'…| 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 referred to as “EdTech,” may be conflated with digital entertainment and/or cell phone use despite their differing purposes AND market…| 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
Support education technology leadership development through The Charles Blaschke EdTech Fund. Learn about funding opportunities and impact.| CoSN
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
Widely available EdTech may be of concern to K-12 leaders because products used at home will likely not align with district-level technology initiatives and programs.| 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
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
