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  • Nebraska CoSN Chapter Connects with Educators at NETA 2025

    The Nebraska CoSN state chapter was proud to attend the NETA 2025 Spring Conference, held May 1–2 in Kearney, Nebraska. This event brought together education and technology professionals from across the state to collaborate, share ideas, and explore the future of EdTech in Nebraska schools.

    Chapter representatives Bryan Dunn, Joshua Jerome, and Cory Gearhart were on-site throughout the conference, spreading the word about our newly formed Nebraska CoSN Chapter. They connected with attendees, answered questions, and encouraged fellow leaders to join the growing community of EdTech professionals committed to advancing digital equity, cybersecurity, and innovation in Nebraska’s schools.

    As we continue to grow our statewide presence, events like NETA offer valuable opportunities to engage directly with educators and technology leaders. We’re excited about the momentum building around our chapter and look forward to welcoming new members as we move ahead.

    Interested in getting involved?
    We invite you to join us as we work together to support impactful, future-ready technology leadership across Nebraska.

  • Join us at NETA

    Join us at the NETA conference in Kearney in May!

  • Nebraska at CoSN!

    The newly established Nebraska CoSN Chapter marked a significant milestone this spring by attending the CoSN 2025 National Conference in Seattle, Washington. It was an exciting opportunity to join EdTech leaders from across the country and engage in conversations around this year’s theme: Human Leadership in a World of AI.

    Our delegation represented large and small districts as well as state leaders from across Nebraska. This was the first national conference for our chapter since its formation, and the experience proved to be both energizing and affirming.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Human-centered leadership remains essential, even as AI continues to reshape the landscape of education.
    • Collaboration across districts and states is more important than ever as we navigate the challenges and opportunities AI brings to schools.
    • Equity, access, and responsible implementation of emerging technologies are at the forefront of national conversations—and Nebraska is proud to be part of that dialogue.

    In addition to a full schedule of sessions and keynotes, our team also had the chance to connect with other state chapters, national leaders, and CoSN board members, helping to lay the groundwork for a strong and collaborative future for our local chapter.

    Nebraska Group

    The CoSNebraska Chapter delegation at CoSN 2025 in Seattle

    If you’re interested in joining or learning more about the Nebraska CoSN Chapter, we encourage you to reach out. Together, we can ensure Nebraska remains at the forefront of innovation in education technology.

  • CoSNE (Consortium for School Networking Nebraska)

     

    Established in 2013, NATA (Nebraska Association of Technology Administrators) serves as a collaborative hub for educational technology leaders across Nebraska. Representing 18 of the state’s largest districts, NATA focuses on policy advocacy, professional development, and engagement with state and national entities to advance educational technology leadership and best practices. 

    In December 2024, NATA and a group of Nebraska K12 CTOs, CIOs, and Technology Directors in smaller districts/regions or not previously associated with NATA worked together to establish CoSNE (Consortium for School Networking Nebraska). This effort united all Nebraska K12 Technology Leaders, which was recognized by the CoSN Board on February 19, 2025.  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 K12 Technology Leader across Nebraska.

    CoSNE – Founding Members:

    Bryan Dunne – Omaha Public Schools

    President

    Joshua G Jerome – Ogallala Public Schools

    President-Elect

    Cory Gearhart – Grand Island Public Schools

     Treasure 

    Ross Louch – Crete Public Schools 

    Secretary

    Kevin Gross – ElkHorn Public Schools

    ExOfficio, NATA

    Rob Uchtman – Bennington Public Schools

    ExOfficio, NATA

    Affiliate (Advisors) Members:

    – Dorann Avey – Nebraska Department of Education (NDE)

    – Andy Boell – Nebraska Cybersecurity Network for Education (NCNE)

    – Scott Isaacson – Education Service Unit Coordinating Council (ESUCC)

    *** CoSNE email:
     cosne@ncsa.org