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Download the Future of Education Technology for K12

The CoolCatTeacher

This curated resource brings together insights from top educators, EdTech experts, and industry leaders to help teachers and administrators strategically leverage technology while fostering critical thinking, curiosity, and authentic connections in the classroom.

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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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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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Closing the Digital Divide with an Emphasis on Learning

A Principal's Reflections

Sponsored post Bridging the digital divide is a monumental task. With access to technology, there needs to be an equal focus on supporting educators on how to use it in a purposeful way that leads to improved outcomes. Augmented and virtual reality apps (AR/VR) – Engagement is always on the minds of educators.

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A New Framework Helps Schools Tackle Digital Equity

EdTech Magazine

Digital Promise has released “A Framework for Digital Equity,” a new resource for states, K–12 schools and higher education institutions. Digital equity has been a primary topic of conversation in recent years, as K–12 schools contended with students who didn’t have access to the tools and skills they needed for online learning.

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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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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.