The CoSN Podcast

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The CoSN Podcast, produced and distributed by edCircuit, provides current and aspiring K-12 edtech leaders with timely insights and strategies to succeed in the ever-evolving world of school system technology. Hear from Certified Education Technology Leaders (CETL), visionary district changemakers, and instructional experts, who will discuss essential topics such as innovation, IT leadership, cybersecurity, and more.

  1. 4d ago

    2026 Blaschke Report: Putting ADKAR Into Practice — Part 2

    When people struggle with a technology change, another training session may not address what they need. In Part 2 of this three-part CoSN podcast series, we explore ADKAR, the change management framework used in the 2026 Blaschke Report. Developed by Jeff Hiatt, founder of Prosci, ADKAR focuses on what individuals need to adopt and sustain a change. The conversation explains each outcome and considers how district leaders can identify the support people need at different points in a transition. In this episode Awareness: Understanding why the change is necessary. Desire: Choosing to participate in and support the change. Knowledge: Learning what to do and how to perform a role after the change. Ability: Applying that learning in actual working conditions. Reinforcement: Sustaining new practices through continuing feedback, monitoring, and support. We examine why understanding the purpose does not automatically create willingness to participate, why training does not automatically lead to practical ability, and why support must continue after launch. Brief examples from the report connect these ideas to school settings, while reflection questions help listeners consider a current district initiative. About the report and its author Change Management for Education Technology: A Practical Guide for District Leaders was authored by Jesse Davis, CoSN’s 2026 Blaschke Fellow. Drawing on research and interviews with education and technology leaders, the report offers guidance for managing both the technical and human sides of technology adoption. Coming next Part 3: Making Change Management a District Practice will examine the report’s seven leadership recommendations and how districts can establish a new organizational baseline to guide future initiatives. Resources Read the 2026 Blaschke Report Learn about the Blaschke Fund and Fellowship Produced in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠edCircuit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. CoSN is vendor-neutral and does not endorse products or services. Any mention of a specific solution is for contextual purposes. This episode was generated in part using AI tools. All content was reviewed and approved by CoSN and the edCircuit editorial team before publication.

    2026 Blaschke Report: Putting ADKAR Into Practice — Part 2

  2. Oct 7

    2026 Blaschke Report: Why EdTech Change Starts With People Part 1

    A new system is up and running. Training is complete. But are the people expected to use it prepared for the change? In the first episode of this three-part CoSN podcast series, we explore the human and organizational side of education technology adoption through the 2026 Blaschke Report, Change Management for Education Technology: A Practical Guide for District Leaders. The conversation examines why a successful technical launch can still leave teachers, staff, students, and families needing support—and what district leaders should consider before moving forward with a technology initiative. In this episode What change management means for K–12 school systems. How project management and change management work together. Why communication, trust, and meaningful stakeholder participation matter. The importance of establishing a genuine need and understanding current conditions. Planning for readiness, clear responsibilities, and ongoing support. A preview of the framework and leadership recommendations explored in Parts 2 and 3. About the report and its author The report was authored by Jesse Davis, CoSN’s 2026 Blaschke Fellow. Drawing on research and interviews with education and technology leaders, it offers practical guidance for preparing school communities to adopt and sustain technological change. The Blaschke Fellowship supports emerging leaders in education technology policy and advocacy and honors the legacy of Charles Blaschke. Continue the series Part 2 will explore ADKAR, the report’s framework for understanding and supporting individual change. Part 3 will examine the report’s seven leadership recommendations and how districts can establish a repeatable change management practice. Resources Read the 2026 Blaschke Report: Change Management for Education Technology Learn about the Blaschke Fund and Fellowship Produced in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠edCircuit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. CoSN is vendor-neutral and does not endorse products or services. Any mention of a specific solution is for contextual purposes. This episode was generated in part using AI tools. All content was reviewed and approved by CoSN and the edCircuit editorial team before publication.

    2026 Blaschke Report: Why EdTech Change Starts With People Part 1

  3. Sep 29

    The CoSN Webinar Series: Toward a Sustainable Future: The K–12 Tech Environmental Sustainability Committee

    How can schools make their technology last longer while spending less and creating less waste? In this episode of the CoSN Webinar Series, Louis McDonald, CETL, shares the work of CoSN’s K–12 Technology Environmental Sustainability Committee and walks through the practical decisions behind its best practices playbook. Louis examines six areas districts can act on: energy efficiency, sustainable materials, device lifespans, electronic waste, repairability, and vendor practices. He explains how steps such as putting devices into sleep mode, choosing durable equipment, building repair programs, and planning for responsible trade-ins or recycling can affect both district budgets and the environment. The presentation also makes the case for bringing technology, finance, procurement, facilities, and instructional teams into these decisions. Districts do not have to tackle every area at once. Louis offers starting points and shows how leaders can measure the results. Featured speaker: Louis McDonald, CETL, Project Director, K–12 Technology Environmental Sustainability, CoSN Resources:  Watch the presentation and view the slides CoSN’s Sustainability Procurement Guidelines CoSN is vendor-neutral and does not endorse products or services. Any mention of a specific solution is for contextual purposes. For a complete listing of all CoSN's webinars, please visit:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cosn.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced in partnership with⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠edCircuit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠

    The CoSN Webinar Series: Toward a Sustainable Future: The K–12 Tech Environmental Sustainability Committee

  4. Sep 24

    More Than Membership: The Power of CoSN’s Community and Chapters

    Leading technology in a K–12 school system can be complex—and sometimes isolating. Technology leaders are expected to navigate cybersecurity, student data privacy, artificial intelligence, infrastructure, digital equity, budgeting, policy, and instructional needs, often at the same time. In this episode of the CoSN Podcast, two education technology experts discuss how CoSN membership connects leaders with peers who understand those responsibilities. The conversation explores the value of CoSN’s national community, practical K–12 resources, professional learning, credentials, advocacy, and 38 chapters serving 39 states. Listeners will also learn how institutional membership can support an entire district team and why the greatest value of CoSN membership may be the professional relationships built through the organization. In This Episode Why K–12 technology leadership can feel isolatingHow the CoSN Network connects leaders facing similar challengesThe value of national perspectives and local chapter relationshipsPractical resources covering cybersecurity, privacy, AI, digital equity, E-Rate, and other emerging issuesProfessional learning for new and experienced technology leadersCareer development through CETL and CCRECommittee, volunteer, mentoring, and leadership opportunitiesHow CoSN advocacy gives technology leaders a stronger voiceThe benefits of extending institutional membership across a district teamHow to select a membership option, join CoSN, or renew an existing membership Explore CoSN Membership CoSN Membership OverviewMember Benefits and PricingBecome a CoSN MemberExplore CoSN ChaptersIndividual MembershipsRenew Your MembershipCETL CertificationCybersecurity Readiness for Education Questions about membership, chapters, volunteer opportunities, account information, or renewals can be sent to membership@cosn.org. Produced in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠edCircuit⁠⁠⁠⁠. CoSN is vendor-neutral and does not endorse products or services. Any mention of a specific solution is for contextual purposes. This episode was generated in part using AI tools. All content was reviewed and approved by CoSN and the edCircuit editorial team before publication.

    More Than Membership: The Power of CoSN’s Community and Chapters

  5. Sep 15

    Closing the Digital Safety Gap: E-Rate and the Evolution of School Filtering

    School filtering is more than a technical setting—it is part of the infrastructure that helps districts provide safe, reliable access to digital learning. In this episode, we explore CoSN CIRCUITS’ brief, Closing the Digital Safety Gap: E-Rate and the Evolution of School Filtering. The discussion looks at the filtering requirements connected to E-Rate, why school-managed devices offer stronger protections than personal devices and cellular networks, and the role local policy plays in determining what a district blocks. We also examine how modern filtering tools are evolving, why no filter is perfect, and why digital safety requires more than technology alone. What You’ll Learn in This Episode E-Rate and CIPA: Why districts receiving E-Rate funding must maintain internet-safety policies and content-filtering protections.Local decision-making: How school boards, district leaders, and community values shape filtering policies.Managed devices vs. personal devices: Why school-issued devices can be safer than personal laptops and phones using cellular data.The limits of filtering: Why bypass attempts require both technical monitoring and an appropriate behavioral response.Modern filtering tools: How machine learning and AI help identify harmful content and emerging risks more quickly.A layered approach to digital safety: Why filtering must be supported by clear expectations, digital citizenship, staff oversight, and family communication. Resources Mentioned CoSN CIRCUITS Committee — resources supporting reliable, secure, and adaptable K–12 technology infrastructure.Closing the Digital Safety Gap: E-Rate and the Evolution of School Filtering — download the full CoSN CIRCUITS brief.CoSN E-Rate Resources — resources and updates on the E-Rate program. Initial comments are due October 13, 2026. Reply comments are due November 12, 2026. Take Action ⁠Visit the Save Our E-Rate campaign⁠⁠Contact elected officials through CoSN’s Action Center⁠⁠Submit comments through the FCC⁠ Produced in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠edCircuit⁠⁠⁠. CoSN is vendor-neutral and does not endorse products or services. Any mention of a specific solution is for contextual purposes. This episode was generated in part using AI tools. All content was reviewed and approved by CoSN and the edCircuit editorial team before publication.

    Closing the Digital Safety Gap: E-Rate and the Evolution of School Filtering

  6. Sep 9

    Purposeful Technology in Practice: Meriden’s Sixteen-Year Story

    What does purposeful technology look like when a school district sustains a clear vision for more than a decade? In this episode of the Consortium for School Networking Podcast, we explore Dr. Stacy Hawthorne’s recent CoSN article, “Recognized: Sixteen Years of Purposeful Technology in Meriden Public Schools.” Meriden’s story demonstrates that meaningful technology integration is not defined by devices or screen time. It is shaped by access, instructional purpose, professional learning, and a long-term commitment to students. Over sixteen years, Meriden Public Schools has developed an equitable one-to-one program, introduced weekly Genius Labs for elementary students, expanded multilingual literacy support, and invested in educators through its six-stage “I’m Charged” professional learning framework. The episode also highlights Dr. Hawthorne’s forthcoming book, “Purposeful Technology, Powerful Learning: You Can’t Ban Possibility.” Featuring documented stories from thirteen school districts, the book examines how schools are using technology intentionally to address real educational challenges and create opportunities that otherwise may not be possible. Dr. Stacy Hawthorne, Ed.D., CETL, serves as Chair of the CoSN Board of Directors and Executive Director of the EdTech Leaders Alliance. IN THIS EPISODE: Why equitable access must remain at the center of district technology planningHow Meriden moved beyond devices to create meaningful learning experiencesThe role of professional learning and shared leadershipWhy purposeful technology cannot be measured by screen time aloneHow Dr. Hawthorne’s forthcoming book expands the conversation through stories from thirteen school districts LEARN MORE: Read the CoSN article: https://www.cosn.org/recognized-sixteen-years-of-purposeful-technology-in-meriden-public-schools/ Explore “Purposeful Technology, Powerful Learning: You Can’t Ban Possibility”: https://stacyhaw.github.io/Purposeful-Technology-Powerful-Learning/ Visit CoSN: https://www.cosn.org/ Produced in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠edCircuit⁠⁠⁠. CoSN is vendor-neutral and does not endorse products or services. Any mention of a specific solution is for contextual purposes. This episode was generated in part using AI tools. All content was reviewed and approved by CoSN and the edCircuit editorial team before publication.

    Purposeful Technology in Practice: Meriden’s Sixteen-Year Story

  7. Sep 1

    Why E-Rate Still Matters: The Case for Action

    For nearly three decades, E-Rate has helped schools and libraries afford the broadband and internal networks that support teaching, learning, communication, cybersecurity, and daily operations. Now, the Federal Communications Commission is reviewing whether the program should be narrowed, restructured, or potentially ended. This episode examines CoSN’s position, why being connected is not the same as having affordable and reliable connectivity, and how changes to E-Rate could affect school communities. The episode also explains why decisions about instructional technology and screen time should remain local—and how education leaders and community members can make their voices heard. Initial comments are due October 13, 2026. Reply comments are due November 12, 2026. Take Action Visit the Save Our E-Rate campaignContact elected officials through CoSN’s Action CenterSubmit comments through the FCC Produced in partnership with ⁠⁠edCircuit⁠⁠. CoSN is vendor-neutral and does not endorse products or services. Any mention of a specific solution is for contextual purposes. This episode was generated in part using AI tools. All content was reviewed and approved by CoSN and the edCircuit editorial team before publication.

    Why E-Rate Still Matters: The Case for Action

  8. Aug 25

    Ten Smart Moves for a Stronger School Year

    As districts begin the 2026–27 school year, education technology leaders face a demanding mix of responsibilities—from cybersecurity and artificial intelligence to screen-time concerns, procurement, professional learning, and federal funding. In this episode of The CoSN Podcast, we examine ten practical CoSN resources designed to help K–12 leaders address immediate needs while building a stronger technology strategy for the year ahead. The discussion explores how districts can: Promote purposeful and responsible technology useEvaluate cybersecurity and AI readinessStrengthen vendor selection and technology procurementAdvocate for E-Rate and digital accessDevelop technology leaders and their teamsConnect with CoSN chapters, courses, publications, and peer networks Districts do not need to take on all ten areas at once. The goal is to select the resources that address their most pressing priorities, bring the right people into the conversation, and turn available guidance into meaningful action. Read the full article:  10 Key CoSN Back-to-School Resources for Ed Tech Leaders 2026 Explore additional tools and guidance through the CoSN Resource Library. Produced in partnership with ⁠edCircuit⁠. CoSN is vendor-neutral and does not endorse products or services. Any mention of a specific solution is for contextual purposes. This episode was generated in part using AI tools. All content was reviewed and approved by CoSN and the edCircuit editorial team before publication.

    Ten Smart Moves for a Stronger School Year
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The CoSN Podcast, produced and distributed by edCircuit, provides current and aspiring K-12 edtech leaders with timely insights and strategies to succeed in the ever-evolving world of school system technology. Hear from Certified Education Technology Leaders (CETL), visionary district changemakers, and instructional experts, who will discuss essential topics such as innovation, IT leadership, cybersecurity, and more.

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    COSN - The Podcast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
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