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What Does the National Educational Technology Plan Say About the Digital Divides?

EdTech Magazine

Over the past few years, schools and policymakers were focused on one digital divide in K–12 education: unequal access to technology. However, the Office of Educational Technology, a team within the U.S. Department of Education, recently updated its National Educational Technology Plan, and this year’s NETP goes deeper.

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2024 National Educational Technology Plan Addresses Three Digital Divides

EdTech Magazine

Department of Education released the highly anticipated update to the National Educational Technology Plan Monday. The 2024 NETP focuses on closing the digital use, access and design divides. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said in a press release.

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Without Supplemental Pandemic Funding, Digital Divide Risks Increase

EdTech Magazine

If the COVID-19 pandemic taught us anything, it's that many of our schools were woefully behind when it came to providing students with a 21st century education. Bringing today’s K–12 learning environments up to speed requires adequate, long-term funding.

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Schools Must Focus on Narrowing Digital Divides

EdTech Magazine

Concern about digital equity in schools hit its zenith during the pandemic. Department of Education’s National Educational Technology Plan, which underscores its continued importance. However, its importance certainly has not declined. Recently, the topic received renewed attention in the 2024 update to the U.S.

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Tackling the digital divide after the pandemic

Neo LMS

Although the digital divide was not caused by the pandemic, it was definitely exacerbated by it. During the global health crisis, many problems transpired in our society in every field, with a significant impact on education. The need to raise digital awareness. Possible solutions to tackle the digital divide.

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Revised Federal Edtech Plan Calls for Closing Digital Divides

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When the federal government released its revised edtech plan last month, it was laying down its hope for a future that delivers on effective instruction for students. It’s intensified the long-standing desire to deliver a truly inclusive education system. It’s a mindset shift we need in education right now,” Jones says.

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2024 National Education Technology Plan targets the digital divide

eSchool News

Key points: A federal outline for education technology intends to close access gaps How to work for equity of access in classrooms How schools can help students overcome the digital divide For more news on digital access, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership page The latest iteration of the U.S.