Dewayne McClary, formerly with DC Public Schools, said educators must also teach students how to be digital citizens and develop integrated curriculums.

Eden Konja, the IT director at Notre Dame Preparatory School, said he appreciates being named a 2020 NextGen: Emerging EdTech Leader but that his focus is on…

The winners, who come from diverse geographic backgrounds across the U.S., are recognized as the next up-and-coming leaders in K-12 educational technology.

School closures are underscoring technology's shortcomings in a way that could benefit education in the long-term, said technology researcher Amber Case.

In-person attendance for next week's event has been cancelled and organizers will instead transition to a virtual format.

Voters will choose the next class of NextGen: Emerging EdTech Leaders from a group of 12 nominees. Voting is open until Feb. 19.

New legislation would direct DHS to review of K-12 cybersecurity risks and implement guidelines to defend against threats like ransomware.

The program, in its fifth year, is a joint effort between CoSN and EdScoop to recognize emerging leaders in the K-12 edtech space.

As CTOs look to a future beyond being the "break-fix person," tech can help them find efficiencies and improve services, one K-12 technologist says.