AI, Automation, and the Future of K–12 Networks: Year 2 Trends & Findings from CoSN’s 2026 Survey

As K–12 school districts grow increasingly dependent on always-on, secure, and high-performing networks, IT leaders face mounting challenges in managing complexity, ensuring security, and supporting digital learning at scale. With a surge in connected devices, cloud-based applications, and IoT infrastructure, the traditional approach to network operations continues to be tested.

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