CoSN recently released the , which is a continuation of the annual Driving K-12 Innovation Series.
Under the leadership and guidance of Laura Geringer, CoSNs Driving K-12 Innovation and Edtech Innovation Project director, a global advisory board comprising education leaders, practitioners, changemakers and industry partners collaborated to compile this annual report.
The report is divided into three main categories: Hurdles, Accelerators and Tech Enablers. In addition to the full report (which is also available in Chinese and Spanish translations), the web page provides links to access a recording of the online summit, Turning Challenges into Momentum for Change and the summit podcast.
Readers will also find a link to access multiple previous annual Driving K-12 Innovation reports, dating back to 2019.
EmpowerED Superintendent edLeader Panel Series
CoSN, AASA and edWeb.net co-host an online edLeader Panel broadcast series, sponsored by ClassLink, to help superintendents, school leaders and educators connect and collaborate. Registration is free and participants can join the live event or view recordings or listen to podcast versions starting a day or two after the live broadcast.
The March 9 CoSN/AASA edLeader Panel broadcast is titled “Cybersecurity Priorities, Policies, and Practices for K-12 Leaders.” Kristen Bahr, superintendent of Peninsula School District, Washington; Tom Livezey, superintendent of Oakridge Public Schools in Muskegon, Michigan; and Dr. Mary Templeton, superintendent of Lake Stevens School District, Washington, will be featured on the panel along with Amy McLaughlin, CoSN cybersecurity project director.
They will engage in an interactive conversation regarding the reasons why cybersecurity must be a priority for school leaders and discuss the effective policies and practices needed to effectively manage cybersecurity in school districts. In addition, the panel will share how best to adapt cybersecurity practices to new technologies, including AI.
Learn more about the upcoming broadcast and access the free registration link .
If you missed the Feb. 9 broadcast, “Managing Student Data Privacy: Highlights of the CoSN 2025 National Student Data Privacy Report,” you can .
The broadcast featured Dr. Mark Benigni, superintendent of Meriden Public Schools, Connecticut; Dr. Timothy Broadrick, superintendent of Prospect Mountain Schools, New Hampshire; Dr. Matthew Friedman, superintendent of Quakertown Community School District, Pennsylvania’ and Linnette Attai, CoSN project director for CoSNs Student Data Privacy Initiative and the Trusted Learning Environment Program.
CoSN 2026 conference
The theme of the is Building Whats Next, Together, and it takes place in Chicago from April 13 to 15 at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk. You can now view the pre-conference schedule and the schedule at a glance agenda, as well as learn about accommodations, and also register,
CoSN Membership: If you, your school or district would like more information about joining CoSN or getting more involved with CoSN, contact [email protected].
