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CoSN State Chapters Grow With Addition of CoSNE
New Chapter Will Support School District Technology Leaders Across Nebraska
Washington, D.C. (April 22, 2025) – CoSN today announced that the Nebraska Chapter of the Consortium for School Networking (CoSNE) has been approved by the CoSN Board of Directors as an official State Chapter.
CoSN State Chapters play a crucial role in advancing the organization’s mission at the local level. These chapters provide a platform for education technology leaders to collaborate, share best practices and advocate for innovative solutions in their regions. Through networking events, professional development opportunities and policy influence, CoSN State Chapters empower members to drive impactful change in their school districts.
“We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership with CoSNE. Through this collaboration, EdTech leaders and their teams across Nebraska will gain access to CoSN’s extensive library of resources and tools. Welcoming CoSNE into our growing community strengthens EdTech leadership across the state and helps ensure that students in Nebraska benefit from more innovative, effective learning environments,” said Keith Krueger, CEO, CoSN.
In December 2024, the Nebraska Association of Technology Administrators (NATA), along with a group of Nebraska K-12 chief technology officers, chief information officers and technology directors in smaller districts/regions — or not previously associated with NATA — worked together to establish CoSNE. CoSNE is advancing the focus on policy advocacy, professional development and engagement with state and national entities to advance educational technology leadership and best practices for every K-12 technology leader across Nebraska.
“Our focus is on the people making critical technology decisions for school systems. We’re excited to create a space for those leaders to connect, share ideas and work together on the unique challenges we face in Nebraska,” said Bryan Dunne, President, CoSNE. “We look forward to working alongside existing education organizations in Nebraska to add value in the areas of strategic leadership and system-level technology planning. This is a collaborative effort to strengthen the overall EdTech ecosystem in our state.”
The CoSNE leadership team includes:
- Bryan Dunne, President, Omaha Public Schools
- Joshua G Jerome, President-Elect, Ogallala Public Schools
- Cory Gearhart, Treasurer, Grand Island Public Schools
- Ross Louch, Secretary, Crete Public Schools
- Kevin Gross, Ex-Officio, Elkhorn Public Schools
- Rob Uchtman, Ex-Officio, Bennington Public Schools
Affiliate (Advisors) Members:
- Dorann Avey, Nebraska Department of Education
- Andy Boell, Nebraska Cybersecurity Network for Education
- Scott Isaacson, Education Service Unit Coordinating Council
To learn more about CoSN State Chapters and their efforts, visit cosn.org/networking-community/cosn-chapters/.
To learn about membership opportunities at CoSNE, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3IBxcCCzzZH12JPBiIIJnWD3CvIYUi4qo7Co_NfqiAHjNBw/viewform
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CoSN, the world-class professional association for K-12 EdTech leaders, stands at the forefront of education innovation. We are driven by a mission to equip current and aspiring K-12 education technology leaders, their teams, and school districts with the community, knowledge, and professional development they need to cultivate engaging learning environments. Our vision is rooted in a future where every learner reaches their unique potential, guided by our community. CoSN represents over 13 million students and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education. cosn.org
