CoSN2026: Practical Cybersecurity Strategies for Small and Midsize Districts

For K–12 IT teams, staying ahead of the latest cyberthreats can be a challenge. This pressure is amplified at small and medium-sized districts, where budgets are tight and staff members juggle multiple responsibilities. At the the 2026 CoSN Annual Conference in Chicago, IT leaders from small districts detailed how they and their teams are keeping their students and staff protected with limited resources. Cyber Stakes Are High for K–12 Districts Edward McKaveney, technology director for Hampton Township School District in Pennsylvania, outlined five reasons that districts must make…