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CoSN Annual ConferenceThe CoSN 2025 Annual Conference: Human Leadership in a World of AI, that wrapped up on April 2 in Seattle, Washington, had the largest number of attendees (over 1300) of any CoSN Annual Conference. Highlights of the conference events can be...

by Dr. Steven Johnson, NREA State Affiliate Representative B Introduction  The debate over the federal government’s role in education has intensified, with some advocating for control to shift entirely to the states. However, this perspective overlooks the...

Effective Communication Strategies for Education Technology LeadersOne of the consistent challenges that education technology leaders face is how to effectively communicate their messaging and information to a wide audience, most of whom do not work in the technology...

This information was originally published in the Committee for Education Funding newsletter. Please visit their website for more information. In fact, the Continuing Resolution (CR) for fiscal year (FY) 2025 specifies only a few funding levels of the funding it is...

FY 2025 appropriations – Government funding expires in 10 days and so far, there is no agreement on a bill to continue funding. House Republicans hope to have a bill ready by this weekend that will extend funding for the remainder of fiscal year (FY) 2025 at FY 2024...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Contact: Zach Goldbergzach@goldbergcommunications.com Partnership Provides HS Students in Six School Districts in the Rio Grande Valley with Free, Teacher-Led, In-School Test Prep, Supporting Success on the SAT, ACT, TSIA2, and Dual Enrollment...

This is an informational piece on the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 created by the Small School Districts' Association in California. This document can be used as a model for advocacy work in your own state, or at the national level....

Now, more than ever, is the time to show up and protect our students. We must persistently demand that every child has access to a high-quality education that meets their needs and celebrates their identity. To support advocates continuing to fight for equity, EdTrust...

By Valencia Ann Abbott and Regina Holland Valencia Ann Abbott teaches at Rockingham Early College High School in Wentworth, North Carolina, where she has dedicated her career to empowering students through history and civic engagement. Regina Holland serves as the...