Anthology, parent company of Blackboard, files Chapter 11 to erase $1B in debt, sell off assets, and rebrand around its core LMS and teaching tools.

In this Safer Ed episode, educators learn how to identify physical, chemical, and biological hazards and apply layered controls to create Safer STEM classrooms.

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are transforming Special Education, but without safeguards, the very students who benefit most risk being left behind.

This week’s Stories That Matter: esports, federal shutdown, lab safety, personalized learning, teacher PD with AI, and student mental health awareness.

What do COPPA updates mean for schools? This CoSN podcast breaks down new rules on consent, security, and protecting student data.

October spotlights depression awareness. Learn how schools can recognize subtle signs, support mental health, and empower both students and teachers.

AI in schools hinges on teacher training. Without PD, districts risk uneven use, ethics gaps, and lost opportunities. Invest now to shape the future.

The 2025 shutdown could disrupt K–12 and higher ed, from funding delays to stalled research. Here’s what it means for schools, colleges, and families.

When schools shut down in 2020, video games weren’t just a distraction; they were survival. Students logged on not to rack up kills or loot, but to hang out. The headset became the cafeteria table. The match lobby replaced the hallway. Fast forward to 2025, and that digital lifeline has turned into something much bigger: varsity teams, dedicated esports arenas, and college scholarships worth tens of millions. What was once dismissed as “screen time” is now recognized as an academic and career pathway. Those social ties endured long after classrooms reopened. Today, 85% of teens play video games, and many describe gaming as a primary way they build and maintain friendships. During lockdown, gaming was how I still hung out with my friends,” said Alex, a high school junior from Maryland. “Now our esports team feels like the same thing, only in person, with jerseys and a coach.” High School …

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming lab safety with PPE detection, virtual simulations, and air-quality monitoring making classrooms smarter and safer.

The 2025 CoSN Blaschke Report examines the various ways screens are used in classrooms and homes, and explores how educators and families can collaborate.

Safer Ed explores how science labs spark curiosity but also carry risks. Learn to identify hazards, assess risks, and create a Safer STEM lab environment.

AI is making personalized learning a reality, but districts must strike a balance between innovation and fairness, protect data, and maintain educator control.

Stories That Matter this week include school construction, AI admissions, inclusive STEM, data privacy, and voice + visual AI in K–12.

In this CoSN podcast, we break down the TLE Self-Evaluation, a free tool that helps districts assess privacy practices and work toward the CoSN TLE Seal.