CeSNLeading Education Innovation,DRIVINGK-12NNOVATION2025HURDLES·ACCELERATＯRＳ·TEＣHENABLERS
CeSNLeadinq Education InnovationCoSNwouldlike to thankthefollowing sponsors forsupportingthis workClassDojoCDW%epaloaltoT-MOBILEFOREDUCATIONEducationCosNisvendrnautal and doesnot endoreprodaectsorsevices.Anymentioniof aspercicasoluionis forcontertual puposerThiswork is licensedunderaCreativeCommonsAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives4.0 license.Formore informationplease referto the2-DivingK-12Innovation2025-CosN
ABOUTCOSN-THECONSORTIUMFORSCHOOLNETWORKINGCoSN, the world-class professional association for K-12 Ed Tech leaders, stands at the forefront of educationinnovation. We are driven by a mission to equip current and aspiring K-12 edlucation technology leaders, their teamsad@soholdititswiththecommurity knowledge,andprofesionldevelopment theyneed tocultivateengaginglearning environments. Our vision is rooted in a future where every learner reaches their unique potential, guided byis expanding with 33CoSN Chapters in 34states who function at the grassroots level to further effect change andFOREWORDTheDrivingK-12InnovationReportrepresents thpllaboration, discussion, and criticalthinkingbvourglobalAdvisorvBoardofeducators.techndsts, changemakers, and industry partners. It servesas a powerful tool to guide K-12 educationleaders as thynavigate an ever-changing landscape, providing aframeworkgrounded inreal-world challenges,transformativetrends, andinnovativesolutionsWhatmakesthisreportinvaluableisitsapproach.Insteadoffocusingsolelyontechnologyasastartingpoint.ifemphasizesthe"why'-theHurdles-beforeexploringtheAcceleratorsthatcandrive progressand theTechEnablers that helpmake innovation areality. This structure encouragesleaders to think holistically about theobstacles their schoolsface and to envision solutions that align with their unique needs and contextsecortisn'tablueorintforone-size-fits-allanswers;it'sacatalystformeaningfueewiththefindingsorseeopportunitiesforfurtherexploration,thereport invitesK-12leaderstoengageinconversationsabouttheirvisionforthefutureoflearning.Ourhopeis thatthisreportwilinspire you to reflect, collaborate, and take bold steps toward creating an environment where every student andeducator canthrive.KeithKruegerChiefExecutiveOfficerCoSN-TheConsortiumtforScholNetworkingWashingtonDC,UnitedStatesDrVingK-121nnovation2025-CosN-3
CONTENTS2025TOP3HURDLES.62025TOPACCELERATORS2025TOPTECHENABLERS8BRDESCTHE9EthicalInnovation.....9YTheFutureofWork.9CiticalMediaLiter......................9InContext......10Explorinathe2025Hurdles.Exploringthe2025Accelerators.Exoloring the2025-TecheEna.e.…...小HURDLESAttractina&RetainingEducatorsandIT.Profession...后VDigitalEquit............个LeamerAge.y..............23BuildingtheHumanCapacityofLeaders...................25ChangingAttitudes Toward DemonstratingLearning.eTECHENABLERSGenerativeArtificalntelie.....DAnalytics&.AdaptiveTechnologies.32UntetheredBroadband&Connectivity,.36TAKINGAHOLISTICVIEW.38ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS..384-DrivingK-12Innovation2025-CoSN
INTRODUCTIONCoSN's DrivingK-12 Innovation initiative proudly convenes aninternationalAdvisoryBoard of a...
