Education Planning

CoSN tells school districts to plan for adoption before they buy new tech

CoSN's 2026 Blaschke Report and companion toolkit put the people side of an edtech rollout ahead of the purchase order.

Higher Ed's Seed Round: How Universities Decide Which Programs to Build

Universities evaluate new program launches through market research, financial modeling, and stress-tested enrollment projections rather than intuition alone.

Career Planning Beyond the College Track: How Work-Based Learning Expands Career Options for Students

Students are discovering viable career pathways that skip the traditional four-year college route and lead to six-figure earning potential

Safe Return: How Schools Can Prepare for a Back-to-School, Part 1

District leaders share practical strategies for balancing security protocols with student and staff wellness during the back-to-school transition

JUST THINKING…Talking CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT with Lesli Laughter

Lesli Laughter of 806 Technologies joins Kevin Dougherty to discuss continuous improvement, strategic abandonment and building it into school culture

Just Thinking: Alfonso Mendoza on EdTech, Simplicity and Human Connection in Modern Education

On Just Thinking, Alfonso Mendoza makes the case for keeping EdTech simple and human-centric

The Dark Side of School Funding: Where Does the Money Really Go?

Strategic planning, not quick fixes, must guide how schools invest billions in security infrastructure