The CoSN Podcast

Capturing the Value of Investment for Technology Spending.  Today's panelists include:  Frankie J. Jackson , CETL, Subject Matter Expert, CoSN William Pierce , Executive Administrator of Digital Innovation and Program Management, Jefferson County School District (KY) Diane W. Doersch , CETL, Technical Project Director, Digital Promise (DC) Rob Dickinson, Chief Information Officer, Wichit...

CoSN has conducted an annual survey of U.S. K-12 IT Leaders for the past nine years. The results from the 2022 survey were recently released. Come to this webinar to learn about the key findings and better understand today’s EdTech landscape around the state of cybersecurity risks, BYOD initiatives, demands for home access support, and more. The survey and this webinar were made possible by the Ed...

Over the past two years, we have seen technology use in the classroom skyrocket. From assessment tools to curriculum support, these technologies are essential to classrooms in districts across the country. Hand in hand with the bloom in learning technologies, inclusive technologies have become a major topic of discussion in the education world. In part two of this two-part series sponsored by the...

In a recent survey, CoSN members shared their experiences and how emergency funding has impacted purchasing decisions. This 30-minute webinar will highlight the key findings, and every attendee will receive a copy of the full survey report. In our professional advancement webinars, education technology experts from across the country and around the world present their specialties. During each inte...

Over the past two years, we have seen technology use in the classroom skyrocket. From assessment tools to curriculum support, these technologies are essential to classrooms in districts across the country. Hand in hand with the bloom in learning technologies, inclusive technologies have become a major topic of discussion in the education world. What is inclusive technology in education? The aim of...

A common phrase in the cybersecurity world is “cybersecurity is not a priority until it has to be.” Security measures are essential to schools, and as we will discuss in this episode, good procedures ensure safety success.  In this episode presented by Telos , Our guests today discuss bad actors, sensitive data, low-hanging data, federal funding, and why cyber security is an essential core functio...

The pandemic has shifted education as we know it and now is our chance to move forward into a world where innovation is central to catalyzing change needed more than ever before. During CoSN’s two Driving K-12 Innovation Summit #2 , we will explore the Tech Enablers that our Advisory Board has deemed the most influential for 2022. What are the biggest challenges and motivations for change, and wha...

What is a hacker, and what threats do they present to K12 school districts? As we begin the school year, we want to ensure that K12 districts are adequately prepared to address these risks and secure data. In this episode presented by Telos , we discuss the philosophies behind anti-hacking data security and strategies educators can take to protect district networks, data, information, and security...

Building a data privacy governance program is a significant undertaking, requiring leadership support, knowledgeable technology leadership empowered to build and implement the program, and an institution-wide culture that is open to change. The “what” is understandable, but the “how” is often murky. How do you engage with leadership to make the case for building or improving your privacy program?...

The pandemic has shifted education as we know it and now is our chance to move forward into a world where innovation is central to catalyzing change needed more than ever before. During CoSN’s two Driving K-12 Innovation Summit #1 , we will explore the Hurdles & Accelerators that our Advisory Board has deemed the most influential for 2022. What are the biggest challenges and motivations for ch...

As schools return for the 2022-2023 school year, students will bring hundreds of devices with thousands of applications into district ecosystems. With an increase in in-classroom technology, exploitable student devices, and insecure applications, data is at risk. In this episode of the CoSN podcast presented by Telos , we discuss cybersecurity issues in schools and how actionable data and strategi...

Join us to share your story and hear from a panel of professionals, just like you, in various stages of their careers. Explore how leadership looks today. Discover the strategic drivers that should frame your approach to leadership each day. Explore the different stages of leadership and continue to grow in your role, and advance your career. In our professional advancement webinars, education tec...

The Cybersecurity Insurance landscape is rapidly changing.  Premiums and deductibles are increasing and insurance companies are demanding that K12 organizations take a more active role in protecting their technology environments.  Insurance companies are also rolling out risk assessments and questionnaires to determine rates and eligibility.   What do you need to do t...

As students moved to virtual learning, it quickly became clear that the broadband equity issues plaguing students were more significant and more complex than we knew. Hudson School District in Wisconsin benefitted from agencies who worked together to help solve this issue. In our professional advancement webinars, education technology experts from across the country and around the world present on...

Hear about the CoSN 2021 Member Survey and survey results, and get the latest perspective from school districts like your own. In our professional advancement webinars, education technology experts from across the country and around the world present on their specialties. During each interactive session, experts engage in dialogue to address the challenges and opportunities facing educators. Webin...

Organizations often focus on gender diversity, and while this does improve school system's performance, ethnic diversity has an even larger impact on stakeholder outcomes. Diversity is not just a "do good" thing - it supports your school system's bottom line. Join us in this webinar to discuss: Why diversity matters How to attract talent from ethnically diverse groups How to make sure that the tal...

Cybersecurity is an interesting and developing topic in the world of K12 education. Over the past several years, we have seen a massive investment in technology across schools and districts. This investment in educational tools has led to increased risk from student data to network soundness. In this episode of the CoSN podcast presented by Tanium , we discuss the cyber risk challenges that are un...

In the nearly 13,000+ school districts across the country, there are millions of data points that can help educators understand success. From student performance on standardized test scores to integration with learning tools, these data points can transform a district's approach to learning if handled correctly. In order to effectively handle data and create data transparency with the whole di...

Reviewing a district’s overall technology usage is essential in the modern school. With data and cyber security concerns and the prevalence of technology in the classroom, the challenges districts are facing are incredibly unique and unprecedented. In response to the needs of these districts, the CoSN team, in partnership with Dell Technologies, expanded CoSN’s “ Peer Review ” process to increase...

The education world is constantly changing and growing, and technology is consistently a factor in that change. In our new technology-forward education industry, cybersecurity is a major factor in protecting students, educators, and communities. In this episode of the CoSN podcast presented by Dell Technologies, we discuss current cybersecurity industry standards and the exciting CoSN “CyberSecuri...

Digital Equity – was an often discussed topic during the pandemic and was a subject that many rural, urban, and suburban communities faced when going to online learning. Providing students with technology and internet access was a long and arduous process for many districts, and it led to some amazing infrastructure initiatives and changes. In this episode of the CoSN podcast presented by Discover...

Technology – when used thoughtfully – can have a tremendous impact in supporting districts’ goals around inclusive learning environments. What are the biggest challenges and what are some proven, practical strategies to make learning more inclusive? We’re tackling those questions today with a panel of expert practitioners: Karen Janowski - inclusive technology consultant and former adjunct profess...

In the third and final episode of this Large Districts Great Minds mini-series, we’re discussing strategies for balancing the technology landscape to ensure impact on student learning. A trio of leaders from the Wake County School System in North Carolina join the podcast to share practices that have worked for them, along with situations in which technology is – or is not – the answer to district...

Data is a key element that supports school districts in the journey from sight to vision . When used correctly, data increases our understanding of individual students’ strengths and needs, helps us create meaningfully personalized learning environments, and gives us the tools to put our goals within reach and make them achievable. Dr. Mary Levinsohn-Klyap , Coordinator of Data Literacy & Coac...

In our previous episode, we discussed the changes taking place within school districts in response to, and also to embrace, trends regarding remote and hybrid work environments. Today, we’re continuing to speak about the ways in which technology departments are evolving their goals, aligning staffing objectives to those overall goals, and developing new approaches to build modern teams. Specifical...