The CoSN Podcast

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 digital equity, innovation, IT leadership, cybersecurity, and more.

The CoSN Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 130 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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  The CoSN Podcast

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

  Sep 29, 202644 min

  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 .⁠⁠⁠⁠

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  Episode #11

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

  Sep 24, 202616 minS4

  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 isolating How the CoSN Network connects leaders facing similar challenges The value of national perspectives and local chapter relationships Practical resources covering cybersecurity, privacy, AI, digital equity, E-Rate, and other emerging issues Professional learning for new and experienced technology leaders Career development through CETL and CCRE Committee, volunteer, mentoring, and leadership opportunities How CoSN advocacy gives technology leaders a stronger voice The benefits of extending institutional membership across a district team How to select a membership option, join CoSN, or renew an existing membership Explore CoSN Membership CoSN Membership Overview Member Benefits and Pricing Become a CoSN Member Explore CoSN Chapters Individual Memberships Renew Your Membership CETL Certification Cybersecurity 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.

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  Episode #10

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

  Sep 15, 202610 minS4

  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 campaign⁠ ⁠ Contact elected officials through CoSN’s Action Center⁠ ⁠Submit 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.

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

  Sep 9, 202612 min

  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 planning How Meriden moved beyond devices to create meaningful learning experiences The role of professional learning and shared leadership Why purposeful technology cannot be measured by screen time alone How 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.

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  Episode #8

  Why E-Rate Still Matters: The Case for Action

  Sep 1, 202612 minS4

  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 campaign Contact elected officials through CoSN’s Action Center Submit 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.

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