{"podcast":{"title":"The CoSN Podcast","slug":"the-cosn-podcast-1211543","podcast_index_feed_id":1211543,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/13547dac/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.cosn.org/news-publications/podcasts/","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/3143043/3143043-1752523005607-a74eae52190d1.jpg","author":"COSN - The Podcast","episode_count":116,"summary":"The CoSN Podcast, produced and distributed by edCircuit, provides current and aspiring K-12 edtech leaders with timely insights and strategies to succeed in the ever-evolving world of school system technology. Hear from Certified Education Technology Leaders (CETL), visionary district changemakers, and instructional experts, who will discuss essential topics such as digital equity, innovation, IT leadership, cybersecurity, and more.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-17T02:18:00.033961+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cosn-podcast-1211543"},"episode":{"title":"More Than a Conference: The Power of the CoSN Community","slug":"more-than-a-conference-the-power-of-the-cosn-community","published_at":"2026-05-05T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cosn-podcast-1211543/more-than-a-conference-the-power-of-the-cosn-community","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cosn-podcast-1211543","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cosn/episodes/More-Than-a-Conference-The-Power-of-the-CoSN-Community-e3isedo","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/13547dac/podcast/play/119469944/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-4%2F99926c6a-0979-9282-c38e-e2b78867691a.mp3","summary":"What makes CoSN more than just a conference? In this episode, we explore the insights from “ More Than a Conference: Inside the Community Powering K–12 Tech Leadership ” by Ellen Ullman, highlighting why district leaders across the country continue to return year after year. From the isolation many K–12 technology leaders face to the growing importance of collaboration, this conversation dives into how CoSN creates a trusted network where leaders can share challenges, learn from one another, and stay ahead of emerging trends. We also examine the key issues shaping district decision-making today—including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and student well-being—and how CoSN provides space for leaders to think strategically beyond day-to-day demands. Whether you’re a CTO, superintendent, or education leader, this episode reinforces why community, connection, and ongoing collaboration are essential to leading effectively in today’s rapidly evolving K–12 landscape. Key Takeaways CoSN is more than an event—it’s a year-round professional community K–12 technology leadership can be isolating , making trusted networks essential The role of tech leaders has shifted from operational to strategic leadership Artificial intelligence is moving from experimentation to implementation Cybersecurity remains a constant and evolving challenge Student well-being and screen time require thoughtful, balanced policies The most valuable learning often happens through conversations and relationships CoSN fosters an ecosystem , not just a marketplace Resources & Links Read the featured article: More Than a Conference: Inside the Community Powering K–12 Tech Leadership Learn more about CoSN: https://www.cosn.org Why This Episode Matters K–12 technology leaders are navigating increasingl…","meta_description":"What makes CoSN more than just a conference? In this episode, we explore the insights from “ More Than a Conference: Inside the Community Powering K–12 Te…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":405,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-cosn-podcast-1211543/episodes/more-than-a-conference-the-power-of-the-cosn-community/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cosn-podcast-1211543/more-than-a-conference-the-power-of-the-cosn-community.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}