The Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) is a member-based association and

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based in Washington, DC, United States, that promotes partnerships and awareness of emerging technologies amongst technology decision-makers in K-12 education.

History

CoSN was formed in 1992. CoSN was part of a coalition which advocated for the 1997 enactment of

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, a component of the Universal Service Fund, which provides discounts to assist most schools and libraries in the United States (and U.S. territories) to obtain affordable telecommunications and

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, and CoSN has since continued its advocacy for the program. CoSN also played a leading role in advocating for sound technology policies within the 2001 reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).

References

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External links

CoSN website

Universal Service Administrative Company
Educational organizations based in the United States Organizations established in 1992 United States schools associations Non-profit organizations based in Washington, D.C.