EdTech Quality Indicators Guide
CoSN, as a member of the EdTech Quality Collaborative, along with Digital Promise, 1EdTech, CAST, ISTE and SETDA, is pleased to share guidance through a free resource created by the Collaborative to assist school leaders when it comes leading multiple aspects of technology innovation within school district communities. The EdTech Quality Indicators Guide is a free resource designed to help school leaders when dealing with technology selection, pilot programs and procurement processes. The EdTech Quality Indicators Guide bases its recommendations on five core indicators:
- Safety
- Evidence
- Inclusivity
- Usability
- Interoperability
Additionally, the EdTech Quality Indicators Guide includes suggestions on how to maximize third party validations to make product vetting more efficient. Readers of the EdTech Quality Indicators Guide will learn a six-step framework to guide their education technology procurement processes, which includes how to analyze district needs, run pilots, efficiently plan technology rollouts and evaluate the return on their investments. Also included are templates and rubrics for optimization, risk reduction and improvement of student outcomes. You are invited to learn more about the EdTech Quality Indicators Guide (as well as freely download a copy of the complete guide) on the CoSN website at EdTech Quality Indicators Guide.
CoSN Statement on FCC Review of the E-Rate Program
In early June 2026, CoSN published an official statement regarding the Federal Communications Commission’s plans to review the E-Rate program. In the published statement CoSN acknowledges the critical support E-Rate provides to school districts when it comes to educational connectivity. You are invited to read CoSN’s statement to the FCC at https://www.cosn.org/cosn-news/cosn-statement-on-fcc-review-of-the-e-rate-program/. You are also encouraged to send a message to your Members of Congress to express your support of the E-Rate Program. You are welcome to submit your message to Congress by using the submission form found on this CoSN Quorum page: https://cosn.quorum.us/campaign/165080/.
EmpowerED Superintendent edLeader Panel Broadcasts
CoSN and AASA co-host The EmpowerED Superintendent edLeader Panel Series on edWeb.net. The series is sponsored by ClassLink. The focus of each broadcast looks at educational technology innovation through the lens of superintendent leadership. The goal of the series is to help superintendents, school leaders and educators connect and collaborate. The series has now completed eight seasons. Season nine is scheduled to launch in September 2026. Free access to previously recorded broadcasts (as well as podcast versions and articles) is available on the edWeb.net website at https://home.edweb.net/supers/.
CoSN Membership: If you, your school or district would like more information about joining CoSN or getting more involved with CoSN, please contact membership@cosn.org.
