https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/chief-technology-officers Chief Technology Officers en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/hackers-are-getting-really-smart-how-schools-can-boost-their-defenses/2026/02 What’s especially worrisome is the ability of cyber criminals to use AI to mimic real people. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/hackers-are-getting-really-smart-how-schools-can-boost-their-defenses/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/things-that-scare-me-and-keep-me-up-at-night-a-tech-leader-on-ai-threats/2026/02 AI is now being used to supercharge cyberattacks against schools. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/things-that-scare-me-and-keep-me-up-at-night-a-tech-leader-on-ai-threats/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/is-ai-ready-to-protect-schools-from-cyberattacks/2026/02 Some experts and district tech leaders are unsure what role the tech should play in cybersecurity. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/is-ai-ready-to-protect-schools-from-cyberattacks/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/aws-outage-hit-schools-hard-how-to-prepare-for-the-next-tech-meltdown/2025/10 Schools need continuity plans that feature teaching without the help of technology. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:32:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/aws-outage-hit-schools-hard-how-to-prepare-for-the-next-tech-meltdown/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/schools-face-an-uphill-battle-in-protecting-student-data-in-the-age-of-ai/2025/03 A report from the Consortium for School Networking examines the state of districts' student data privacy practices. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:52:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/schools-face-an-uphill-battle-in-protecting-student-data-in-the-age-of-ai/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2025/this-tech-director-is-revolutionizing-special-education-with-gaming Evan Abramson led the creation of an esports arena for students with autism spectrum disorder. It may be the first in the country. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2025/this-tech-director-is-revolutionizing-special-education-with-gaming https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/future-proofing-your-schools-tech-ecosystem-strategies-for-asset-tracking-sustainability-and-budget-optimization Gain actionable insights into effective asset management, budget optimization, and sustainable IT practices. Thu, 23 May 2024 22:56:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/events/webinar/future-proofing-your-schools-tech-ecosystem-strategies-for-asset-tracking-sustainability-and-budget-optimization https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2024/through-wars-tornadoes-and-cyberattacks-hes-a-guardian-of-student-privacy Jun Kim, the technology director in Moore, Okla., works to make the most of innovations—without endangering student data. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2024/through-wars-tornadoes-and-cyberattacks-hes-a-guardian-of-student-privacy https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/technology/why-one-tech-leader-prioritizes-explaining-student-data-privacy-to-teachers/2024/02 Jun Kim, the director of technology for an Oklahoma school district, helped build a statewide database of vetted learning platforms. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/technology/why-one-tech-leader-prioritizes-explaining-student-data-privacy-to-teachers/2024/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/what-we-know-about-district-tech-leaders-in-charts/2023/08 Male chief technology officers in K-12 tend to come from technological backgrounds while most female tech leaders are former teachers. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 19:29:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/what-we-know-about-district-tech-leaders-in-charts/2023/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/3-ways-to-avoid-big-ed-tech-mistakes/2023/07 Some educators think their school's use of ed tech is often inappropriate and/or ineffective. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 19:38:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/3-ways-to-avoid-big-ed-tech-mistakes/2023/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/it-takes-an-entire-district-to-prevent-a-cyberattack-5-tips/2023/02 One of the biggest challenges in making cybersecurity policies work is getting everyone engaged. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 21:09:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/it-takes-an-entire-district-to-prevent-a-cyberattack-5-tips/2023/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/the-essential-tech-question-for-schools-what-are-the-teachers-objectives/2022/10 One district technology director outlines the challenges that are unique to smaller districts. Tue, 18 Oct 2022 20:50:27 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/the-essential-tech-question-for-schools-what-are-the-teachers-objectives/2022/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/how-technology-should-influence-learning-for-this-generation/2022/09 A seasoned ed-tech expert puts student engagement, equity, and the tech-curriculum connection high on her priority list. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 04:00:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/how-technology-should-influence-learning-for-this-generation/2022/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/decide-youre-in-the-right-room-a-female-superintendents-path-to-the-top-job/2022/07 Kelly May-Vollmar has a unique vantage point as a female superintendent with a deep background in educational technology. Mon, 11 Jul 2022 20:09:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/decide-youre-in-the-right-room-a-female-superintendents-path-to-the-top-job/2022/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/what-schools-can-do-now-to-ensure-their-new-technology-lasts-beyond-the-covid-cash-boom/2022/05 Devices bought with federal emergency funds are going to be outdated in a few years, with no new money to replace them. Tue, 17 May 2022 18:01:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/what-schools-can-do-now-to-ensure-their-new-technology-lasts-beyond-the-covid-cash-boom/2022/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/stopping-cyberattacks-is-top-priority-for-ed-tech-leaders-but-many-underestimate-the-risk/2022/04 Most K-12 district tech leaders rate common cybersecurity threats as just low or medium risk, survey shows. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:19:11 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/stopping-cyberattacks-is-top-priority-for-ed-tech-leaders-but-many-underestimate-the-risk/2022/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/is-this-going-to-piss-people-off-how-to-make-tough-tech-decisions/2021/07 The reopening of schools carries with it a host of technology decisions that could have an outsized impact on students' and teachers' lives. Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:51:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/is-this-going-to-piss-people-off-how-to-make-tough-tech-decisions/2021/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2021/a-wrestling-coach-pins-down-the-education-technology-of-the-future A Kansas leader keeps his district abreast of evolutions in broadband and technology—and finds parallels in his role as a wrestling coach. Wed, 17 Feb 2021 05:01:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2021/a-wrestling-coach-pins-down-the-education-technology-of-the-future https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2020/making-technology-work-for-schools As the technology director in the Vail School District in Vail, Ariz., Mark Breen’s tech savvy and deep understanding of what principals need has simplified the technology educators need to do their jobs and freed up time for them to focus on students. He is recognized as a 2020 Leader To Learn From. Thu, 20 Feb 2020 02:49:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2020/making-technology-work-for-schools https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/maker-spaces-and-virtual-learning-ed-tech-leader-q-a/2020/02 Education technology leaders are increasingly called upon to help prepare students for the future of work. For one Tennessee CTO, that means creating maker spaces and helping students learn online. Tue, 18 Feb 2020 19:27:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/maker-spaces-and-virtual-learning-ed-tech-leader-q-a/2020/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/we-just-work-our-way-around-it-cto-challenges-in-a-rural-district/2020/01 Internet connectivity, recruiting staff, and finding partners to learn from are all big challenges for an ed-tech leader in a district off the coast of Alaska. Thu, 02 Jan 2020 15:32:27 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/we-just-work-our-way-around-it-cto-challenges-in-a-rural-district/2020/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/austin-cto-kevin-schwartz-speaks-5-ed-tech-problems-and-solutions/2019/10 The school district tech chief talks about helping educators avoid common mistakes, pumping up usage levels for ed-tech tools, getting tech and curriculum folks to talk to each other, and more. Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:12:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/austin-cto-kevin-schwartz-speaks-5-ed-tech-problems-and-solutions/2019/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/the-5-biggest-challenges-facing-k-12-tech-leaders This Education Week review of the top technology challenges facing K-12 schools is the third of three special reports focused on the needs of district technology leaders, including chief technology officers. Wed, 19 Jun 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/the-5-biggest-challenges-facing-k-12-tech-leaders https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/what-good-k-12-tech-leadership-looks-like/2019/06 Want to make your mark as a school district CTO or CIO? Technical expertise is just the beginning, and strong communication skills are a must. Wed, 12 Jun 2019 01:24:57 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/what-good-k-12-tech-leadership-looks-like/2019/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/from-data-security-to-digital-literacy-the-5-toughest-tasks-for-one-cto/2019/06 Rob Dickson, the executive director of information management services for the Omaha Public Schools, outlines his biggest challenges and lessons learned from this school year. Wed, 12 Jun 2019 01:24:57 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/from-data-security-to-digital-literacy-the-5-toughest-tasks-for-one-cto/2019/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/quiz-yourself-what-are-the-biggest-challenges-for-ed-tech-leaders/2019/06 Quiz Yourself: What are some of the responsibilities of K-12 Chief Technology Officers? And what are some of their biggest challenges? Mon, 03 Jun 2019 18:24:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/quiz-yourself-what-are-the-biggest-challenges-for-ed-tech-leaders/2019/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/twitter-chat-april-9-to-focus-on-cto-needs-around-cybersecurity/2019/04 Tune in to the #edCTOchat on April 9 at 2 p.m. ET for more information about how to fend off K-12 cybersecurity threats and how to handle attacks when they come. Sun, 07 Apr 2019 11:49:29 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/twitter-chat-april-9-to-focus-on-cto-needs-around-cybersecurity/2019/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/5-things-superintendents-want-their-chief-technology-officers-to-know/2019/04 Building trust takes technical skills, strong communication, and a willingness to own your failures, said district leaders at the annual conference of the Consortium for School Networking. Wed, 03 Apr 2019 18:02:27 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/5-things-superintendents-want-their-chief-technology-officers-to-know/2019/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/surprise-youre-a-cto-now-6-tips-for-new-school-technology-leaders/2019/04 Being a good K-12 chief technology officer is about a lot more than just strong technical skills, according to a panel at the 2019 Consortium for School Networking conference. Tue, 02 Apr 2019 14:03:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/surprise-youre-a-cto-now-6-tips-for-new-school-technology-leaders/2019/04