https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/ en https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2026/04/cosn2026-practical-cybersecurity-strategies-small-and-midsize-districts 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 CoSN Annual Conference in Chicago, IT leaders from small districts detailed how they and their teams are keeping their students and staff protected with limited resources. Cyber Stakes Are High for K–12 Districts Edward McKaveney, technology director for Hampton Township School District in Pennsylvania, outlined five reasons that districts must make… Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:33:57 -0400 Amy McIntosh https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2026/04/cosn2026-practical-cybersecurity-strategies-small-and-midsize-districts https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2026/04/google-class-tools-help-teachers-manage-devices-and-distraction 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 all at once,” says Tom Chapman, a product manager on the Chromebook Education team at Google. And while the right technology can help teachers be more effective, parents are concerned about how these devices are used in the classroom. Teachers need solutions that ensure students use devices intentionally and help structure student screen time, all without… Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:39:44 -0400 Adam Stone https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2026/04/google-class-tools-help-teachers-manage-devices-and-distraction https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2026/04/cosn2026-exploring-trends-driving-innovation-k-12-education 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 approximately 130 members from 14 countries and 32 U.S. states, plus Washington, D.C. At the 2026 CoSN Annual Conference in Chicago, a panel of IT leaders who served on the report’s advisory board unpacked the results of the report and shared examples from their own districts that illustrate its themes. Hurdles Address Challenges in Staffing, Security and Media… Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:35:23 -0400 Amy McIntosh https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2026/04/cosn2026-exploring-trends-driving-innovation-k-12-education https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2026/04/empowering-learners-ai-classrooms-careers 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 meaningful head start. Adobe sees AI as a catalyst for creativity, ideation and deeper engagement, not a shortcut that replaces critical thinking. That belief is driving a significant expansion of AI-powered tools and training resources designed specifically for K–12 educators and students. It has meaningful implications for how technology leaders plan, deploy… Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:01:22 -0400 Mala Sharma https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2026/04/empowering-learners-ai-classrooms-careers https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/events/cosn Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:25:30 -0400 https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/events/cosn https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/ad/cosn Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:26:16 -0400 https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/ad/cosn https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2026/04/how-k-12-schools-should-approach-cyber-readiness 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 secure. IT teams must know their current security posture, their goals for the future and how they will achieve them with the resources they have.  Cybersecurity is universally recognized as a concern, but that recognition does not always translate into action. District technology leaders are often constrained by limited budgets, small staffs, competing… Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:13:01 -0400 Tom Ashley https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2026/04/how-k-12-schools-should-approach-cyber-readiness https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2026/04/5-things-k-12-districts-should-know-about-ada-title-ii-compliance 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 Justice’s 2024 rulemaking, digital accessibility is now a systemwide requirement.  By April 24, 2026, digital content produced by state and local government services serving populations of 50,000 or more must meet accessibility standards. Early childhood education providers and K–12 districts are included among these institutions. The digital content… Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:44:34 -0400 Amy McIntosh https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2026/04/5-things-k-12-districts-should-know-about-ada-title-ii-compliance https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2026/04/cosn2026-ed-tech-leaders-collaborate-future-ready-learning-environments 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 this year’s conference, which runs from April 13-15, is “Building What’s Next Together,” addressing how educational technology leaders can collaborate on the future of teaching and learning to build innovative and safe learning environments to enhance student success. The opening keynote, titled “Tomorrow Starts Here,” will feature David Schuler, executive… Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:52:55 -0400 Amy McIntosh https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2026/04/cosn2026-ed-tech-leaders-collaborate-future-ready-learning-environments https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2026/04/parents-divided-artificial-intelligence-heres-how-schools-can-build-trust 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 is used. A statewide poll of more than 1,300 Massachusetts parents released in January 2026 by EdTrust  revealed that parents are divided over AI’s role in the classroom. “Only a third feel positively, a third feel negatively and another third are unsure,” says Jennie Williamson, state director for EdTrust in Massachusetts. There were similar mixed… Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:01:09 -0400 Donna Behen https://edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2026/04/parents-divided-artificial-intelligence-heres-how-schools-can-build-trust