Advocacy
Advocacy is central to CoSN's work on behalf of school districts and ed tech corporations. CoSN is a recognized leader in supporting legislation and advocating for funding to support the integration of technology into education. Two programs form the backbone of this work:
- CoSN/ISTE/SETDA Washington Education Technology Policy Summit (see below) promotes and strengthens support for education technology programs and funding; and
- The Ed Tech Action Network (ETAN) expands advocacy efforts beyond the annual lobbying day. ETAN provides a mechanism to inform policymakers in Washington and state capitals of the importance of education technology in fulfilling the mandates of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and of the necessity of providing funds for ed tech programs. ETAN is designed to provide educators with the tools and training necessary to be powerful advocates for improved technology learning and teaching at the local, state, and federal levels.
March 11 and 12
2nd Annual Washington Education Technology Policy Summit
Sponsored by the Consortium for School Networking, the International Society for Technology in Education and the State Educational Technology Directors Association
During the first afternoon you’ll hear from key leaders and policymakers about the latest education technology policy issues, including funding, E-Rate and NCLB Reauthorization. Hear about local challenges for these national issues from your peers. The following day you’ll hear from a Capitol Hill leader, receive pointers and prepare to visit your congressional representatives. Registration for the summit is free for all attendees. Click here.
We hope that you will take advantage of these excellent opportunities to make your voice heard on Capitol Hill by participating in these critical efforts. Come help CoSN, ISTE and SETDA preserve the federal programs that are vital to the future of education technology.
CoSN’s 4th Annual Auction for Advocacy
Plus, join us for CoSN’s 4th Annual Auction for Advocacy - Join CoSN for a reception and silent auction in support of our advocacy efforts to raise awareness of the necessity of funding for technology in our nation’s schools. During the evening, the energy grows when a few special items will be live auctioned. Can’t wait to get in on the action in advance? Join CoSN Friends of Advocacy or donate an item to be auctioned.
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