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During conversations with district technology leaders at CoSN and throughout the year, I heard a clear shift in how they are approaching technology decisions. The focus is on reliability, security and measurable impact: whether each…

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The landscape for specialized colleges and universities such as art schools is shifting as higher education continues to evolve to fit emerging job markets and student interest. Founded in 1882, Cleveland Institute of Art continuously…

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As K–12 school districts explore tools such as Microsoft Copilot and artificial intelligence-driven insights — along with new, AI-enabled experiences emerging on Copilot+ PCs — something is becoming increasingly clear: AI success does not…

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On any given Tuesday afternoon, a dean at Morgan State University can pull live enrollment trend data without submitting a ticket, waiting for a report or following up with the IT department. At most higher education institutions, that…

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K–12 districts are flush with data. Throughout a given school year, educators and district employees work with attendance records, assessment scores, course grades, behavior logs and more. But it is often stored in separate systems, rarely…

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Already stretched thin by leading digital transformation and campus modernization initiatives, higher ed IT teams face new pressure to build a strong foundation to support artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. Higher education IT also…

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Digital-based learning is the norm in almost every K–12 classroom in the nation. Nearly 9 in 10 schools have a one-to-one program, meaning at least some of students’ lessons, exams or homework is done on a computer or tablet. But some…

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Course registration challenges are not a new problem. For as long as there have been students, there’s been the stress of signing up for courses — figuring out when your registration window opens, and setting alarms and reminders to ensure…

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For over a decade, K–12 schools have relied on artificial intelligence on school-issued devices to manage digital safety: filtering harmful content, analyzing online activity and identifying students in crisis by surfacing concerning…

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School districts are facing a growing reality: With K–12 environments increasingly dependent on cloud-based systems, small mistakes can quickly become major security incidents. Ransomware attacks against K–12 institutions jumped 92% in…

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Artificial intelligence workloads are testing the limits of higher education IT networks. Students and staff crave fluid, uninterrupted wireless access, which requires savvy oversight of the wired infrastructure that holds campus networks…

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As K–12 school districts consider and implement artificial intelligence technology solutions, they often need guidance and answers. Unlike a typical tech tool implementation, AI solutions have the potential to completely overhaul the way…

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In some K–12 districts and schools, multicloud environments are the result of many years of ed tech adoption, specific grants or department-level (often, personnel-level) decisions. No matter how they got there, the result is usually…

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Artificial intelligence is already embedded across higher education, albeit unevenly — and often, without a lot of coordination. Faculty are experimenting in the classroom, researchers are pushing boundaries, and staff are testing tools to…

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If you have browsed devices recently, you might have faced some sticker shock. Or maybe you placed an order and found yourself waiting longer than expected for inventory to arrive. K–12 IT leaders across the country are navigating the same…

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K–12 environments have shifted from centralized IT to highly distributed ecosystems, with districts now operating dozens of Software as a Service platforms, devices and third-party integrations — each introducing its own data flows,…

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A new quantum computing technology campus is on its way to Chicago’s South Side, and local K–12 students were recently given the chance to design their own versions. When completed, the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP),…

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Connectivity is fundamental in higher education. Learning, research and campus operations are all tied to the internet, and it needs to be readily accessible. That makes security a major concern. “Colleges and universities are essentially…

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Some of the most innovative initiatives in higher education technology are happening at the edges. Boundaries are dissolving, and forward-thinking institutions are choosing to lean into that dissolution rather than resist it. The…

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When Joe Way joined UCLA in fall 2023, he was tasked with developing a strategy to modernize classrooms with new audiovisual technology. The goal was to build flexible learning spaces that support traditional lectures, active and…

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As K–12 districts and schools grapple with the growing challenges of building consolidations, changing neighborhood demographics and shifting student enrollments, there's a feeling that more is on the line when leaders and school boards…

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The National Center for Education Statistics projects that about 40 states will see K–12 enrollment declines between 2022 and 2031, with total enrollment projected to decrease by 5% in that period. For IT leaders, such dramatic shifts mean…

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Higher education institutions are under growing pressure to turn data into a strategic asset, but most remain constrained by fragmented systems, inconsistent definitions and limited trust in analytics. With AI adoption accelerating and…

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Cybercriminal group ShinyHunters has executed one of the largest educational data breaches on record, targeting Instructure, the company behind learning management system Canvas. Instructure detected unauthorized activity on April 29. On…

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Cybercriminal group ShinyHunters has executed one of the largest educational data breaches on record, targeting Instructure, the company behind learning management system Canvas. Instructure detected unauthorized activity on April 29. On…

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The lines that once clearly separated on-campus physical security systems from cybersecurity are increasingly blurred, due to many factors, not least of which is the technology itself. The advent of Internet of Things technology, followed…

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For years, K–12 districts have been leaning into cloud-based resources for everything, including productivity suites, learning management systems (LMSs) and student information systems (SISs). Cost-efficiency, scalability and enhanced…

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Campus security is changing in a fundamental way. What used to be a mix of cameras, locks and alarms is becoming a connected system that can surface issues in real time. AI-enabled video, access control and sensors now work together to…

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A warning to any would-be criminals considering doing business at Arizona State University: It’s likely that whatever you’re up to, the ASU police department is watching. That’s because, since the spring of 2023, the department has had…

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When it comes to learning new skills and adopting new tools and technologies for the classroom, I’ve been truly impressed by the willingness of the teachers and educators who attend CDW’s Connected Classroom workshops. Our most recent…

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Generation Alpha — broadly defined as born from 2010 through 2024 — isn’t ready for college just yet but will be soon. Some forward-looking institutional IT teams are already considering just how these students’ expectations for…

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Evolving from researching artificial intelligence tools to substantive applications of AI, colleges are both boosting student engagement and supporting modern teaching in college classrooms. Across the higher education landscape, “we’re…

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In Jonathan Haidt’s recent book, The Anxious Generation, the author summarizes a common understanding among K–12 educators: Adolescent access to smartphones has led to a generational mental health crisis. There is a great push in education…

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In Jonathan Haidt’s recent book, The Anxious Generation, the author summarizes a common understanding among K–12 educators: Adolescent access to smartphones has led to a generational mental health crisis. There is a great push in education…

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R1 research universities are ground zero for artificial intelligence-imposed turmoil. In the lab, AI-powered experiments create unpredictable spikes in IT demand. Across campus, students and staff push the limits of network bandwidth. In…

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Professional development in K–12 education often focuses on teachers, but as districts expand their use of digital tools and AI, IT teams increasingly need role-specific training as well. “The role of IT in schools has never been more…

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Higher education is undergoing a significant transformation in how it prepares the next generation of media professionals. Across the country, universities are investing in state-of-the-art media labs — facilities built not around…

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Last spring, on a preview tour of the Cleveland Institute of Art’s new Interactive Media Lab, two students from the school’s animation arts program decided to hang back and marvel at the high-tech spaces: an extended reality studio, a…

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As K–12 IT leaders, you’re often thinking about what’s next as technology, curriculum and workforce needs evolve. In the face of this evolution, the challenge for IT teams is holding true to the values and models that have worked for years…

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Higher education IT teams wear many hats. Beyond just managing trouble tickets, they support human resources processes, facilitate student application and enrollment workflows and, of course, handle network security. With separate software…

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More than half (53%) of K–12 teachers report feelings of burnout, compared with 39% of workers in other professions, according to RAND’s 2025 State of the American Teacher survey. High levels of burnout contribute to teacher turnover,…

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There’s no question that artificial intelligence is changing the way employees across industries work. In higher education, attention is often paid to how AI impacts teaching and learning, but employees can also use these tools to generate…

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Interest in artificial intelligence is exploding. Cloud computing is getting more expensive. These pressures have higher education IT leaders re-evaluating their technology ecosystems. “The future of higher education infrastructure is…

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Interest in artificial intelligence is exploding. Cloud computing is getting more expensive. These pressures have higher education IT leaders re-evaluating their technology ecosystems. “The future of higher education infrastructure is…

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“Passwordless authentication” has generated buzz in the broader tech world, but in K–12 it is still very much an emerging concept. While passwordless is not yet common in schools, it sits right at the intersection of two trends we see…

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Donna Prudhomme leads Beaumont Independent School District’s career and technical education (CTE) program, which last year saw more than 3,700 students enrolled in courses ranging from diagnostics and therapeutic services to law…

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Due to its location in rural Indiana, East Noble School Corporation at one point had to rely on three different internet providers to get enough bandwidth for the district’s students and educators. Only a small number of cybersecurity…

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Over the past few years, the artificial intelligence conversation in K–12 districts has moved from one of fear to one of curiosity and interest. Now that districts have realized the potential of AI as a learning and productivity tool, they…

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The University of North Dakota has a long history of providing distance education, launching mail-based correspondence courses in 1911 and later sending lessons via videotapes and DVDs. Today, UND’s robust online offerings include 135…

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At the 2026 CoSN Annual Conference in Chicago, artificial intelligence touched nearly every session in some way, appearing in discussions about classroom modernization, cybersecurity, screen time and everything in between. But how are…

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In colleges and universities, security teams need to focus on the real vulnerabilities — the ones that pose the greatest risk to institutional systems and data. But traditional strategies in higher education cybersecurity haven’t always…

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For K–12 IT teams, staying ahead of the latest cyberthreats can be a challenge. This pressure is amplified at small and medium-sized districts, where budgets are tight and staff members juggle multiple responsibilities. At the the 2026…

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Teaching is getting more complex all the time. “It's difficult to be a teacher these days. Educators are juggling a high-tech environment with many devices, a wide range of languages in the classroom, and vastly different learning needs…

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The most effective artificial intelligence infrastructure strategies deliver new capabilities without neglecting governance, security and operational efficiency. Here’s how to ensure AI initiatives make a meaningful and lasting impact for…

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For K–12 IT teams, staying ahead of the latest cyberthreats can be a challenge. This pressure is amplified at small and medium-sized districts, where budgets are tight and staff members juggle multiple responsibilities. At the the 2026…

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Teaching is getting more complex all the time. “It's difficult to be a teacher these days. Educators are juggling a high-tech environment with many devices, a wide range of languages in the classroom, and vastly different learning needs…

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The most effective artificial intelligence infrastructure strategies deliver new capabilities without neglecting governance, security and operational efficiency. Here’s how to ensure AI initiatives make a meaningful and lasting impact for…

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In February 2026, CoSN released its 2026 Driving K–12 Innovation report, outlining the hurdles, accelerators and tech enablers in education and technology for the year ahead. The advisory board that compiles the report is made up of…

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The students in today’s K–12 classrooms will enter a workforce in which artificial intelligence proficiency is table stakes. Districts that build AI literacy now and give students hands-on experience with real tools are giving them a…

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In February 2026, CoSN released its 2026 Driving K–12 Innovation report, outlining the hurdles, accelerators and tech enablers in education and technology for the year ahead. The advisory board that compiles the report is made up of…

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The students in today’s K–12 classrooms will enter a workforce in which artificial intelligence proficiency is table stakes. Districts that build AI literacy now and give students hands-on experience with real tools are giving them a…

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A university’s content management program needs to be fully secure, protecting data at rest and in transit, with varying security levels for content being held and managed by the platform. For institutionwide content management, data must…

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Higher education institutions of all sizes rely on web-based conferencing to collaborate. But without the right equipment, audio and video clarity issues can weigh down meeting quality. By integrating and upgrading their videoconferencing…

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A university’s content management program needs to be fully secure, protecting data at rest and in transit, with varying security levels for content being held and managed by the platform. For institutionwide content management, data must…

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Higher education institutions of all sizes rely on web-based conferencing to collaborate. But without the right equipment, audio and video clarity issues can weigh down meeting quality. By integrating and upgrading their videoconferencing…

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As spring brings warmer weather, campus life spills outside, onto quads, walkways, playing fields and open-air event spaces. For campus safety personnel, securing outdoor environments can be more complex than indoor spaces. “Outdoor spaces…

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As spring brings warmer weather, campus life spills outside, onto quads, walkways, playing fields and open-air event spaces. For campus safety personnel, securing outdoor environments can be more complex than indoor spaces. “Outdoor spaces…

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Cyber readiness in K–12 schools is not a product you buy or a box you check; it is a journey that every district is on, whether they realize it or not. The issue of cybersecurity is more than just determining whether your district is…

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Students learn best when they feel safe, supported and inspired by their surroundings. Classroom design can profoundly influence how students experience and interact with the world. Here are four tips to design classroom environments that…

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Cyber readiness in K–12 schools is not a product you buy or a box you check; it is a journey that every district is on, whether they realize it or not. The issue of cybersecurity is more than just determining whether your district is…

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Students learn best when they feel safe, supported and inspired by their surroundings. Classroom design can profoundly influence how students experience and interact with the world. Here are four tips to design classroom environments that…

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Digital accessibility in K–12 education has largely been something districts respond to when a specific need arises. The latest update to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act changes that framing. With the U.S. Department of…

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At the CoSN 2026 Annual Conference in Chicago, educators, IT leaders and administrators will gather for educational and networking opportunities and to learn about the latest ed tech products and services from exhibitors. The theme for…

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The deadline is fast approaching for public entities to achieve compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II web accessibility rule. By April 24, 2026 (or April 26, 2027 depending on a location's population size),…

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Digital accessibility in K–12 education has largely been something districts respond to when a specific need arises. The latest update to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act changes that framing. With the U.S. Department of…

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At the CoSN 2026 Annual Conference in Chicago, educators, IT leaders and administrators will gather for educational and networking opportunities and to learn about the latest ed tech products and services from exhibitors. The theme for…

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The deadline is fast approaching for public entities to achieve compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II web accessibility rule. By April 24, 2026 (or April 26, 2027 depending on a location's population size),…

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Higher education institutions have always been at the forefront of innovative approaches to learning. A new era of this innovation dawned on Oct. 29, 1969, when a computer at UCLA sent a message to Stanford University across ARPANET, the…

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Before Case Western Reserve University introduced Google Gemini to its faculty, staff and students in April 2025, the campus need for a secure artificial intelligence solution had been growing. Tron Compton-Engle, assistant vice president…

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Higher education institutions have always been at the forefront of innovative approaches to learning. A new era of this innovation dawned on Oct. 29, 1969, when a computer at UCLA sent a message to Stanford University across ARPANET, the…

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Before Case Western Reserve University introduced Google Gemini to its faculty, staff and students in April 2025, the campus need for a secure artificial intelligence solution had been growing. Tron Compton-Engle, assistant vice president…

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As K–12 districts navigate a growing ecosystem of artificial intelligence tools and solutions, research suggests that the parent perspective can’t be overlooked — especially when it comes to building understanding and trust around how AI…

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As K–12 districts navigate a growing ecosystem of artificial intelligence tools and solutions, research suggests that the parent perspective can’t be overlooked — especially when it comes to building understanding and trust around how AI…

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In the past two years, the number of college and university students taking hybrid courses has increased, with the majority of undergrads who attended them enrolled in one to six of such classes, according to an EDUCAUSE report. More than…

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In the past two years, the number of college and university students taking hybrid courses has increased, with the majority of undergrads who attended them enrolled in one to six of such classes, according to an EDUCAUSE report. More than…