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The 2024 National Educational Technology Plan: Reflections for Edtech Developers
The National Educational Technology Plan (NETP) is the flagship educational technology policy document for the United States and articulates a vision of equity that calls…
@OfficeofEdTechHow the Three Digital Divides Show Up in My Community: Perspectives from…
In January, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology (OET) published 2024 National Educational Technology Plan (NETP): A Call to Action for…
How the Institute of Education Sciences is Supporting Evidence Building for…
In May 2023, OET released our report “AI and the Future of Teaching and Learning”. This report provided several core recommendations for how to maximize the benefits and…
The Next Phase of AI in Education at the U.S. Department of Education
Why are we doing this work?
Capitalizing on the Moment: Multiple State Digital Equity Plans Show Commitment…
Under the Digital Equity Act, states continue finalizing their digital equity plans, outlining how they will leverage the National Telecommunications and Information…
Digital Equity Champions for All Learners: Organizations and College Leverage…
This is the fourth blog in a series summarizing the Office of Educational Technology’s (OET) digital equity stories. Throughout 2023, OET is collecting stories of…
Unlocking Inclusive Education: Lessons from Educators and Learners with…
Accessibility: A person with a disability is afforded the opportunity to acquire the same information, engage in the same interactions, and enjoy the same services as a…
EdTech for All: Designing Accessibly from the Start
Disability should not be a barrier to our success, to our achievement, to our dreams, to our goals, to our lives.
Digital Equity Champions for All Learners: Leaders Address Adoption Barriers to…
United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County is addressing the digital divide through various programs that seek to identify and scale impactful solutions.
Digital Equity Champions for All Learners: Libraries, Community Colleges, and…
This is the third blog in a series summarizing the Office of Educational Technology’s (OET) digital equity stories. Throughout 2023, OET will collect stories of…
Cultivating Partnerships for EdTech Evidence-Building: Current Challenges and…
Considerations for how education leaders can support evidence-building partnerships between organizations and schools.
Has Your School Had Enough? 10 Questions Schools Can Ask to Build Better…
Much of the conversation about technology in schools hasn’t been about educational technology, but about technology interrupting learning or harming psychosocial safety.
@OfficeofEdTechCelebrating GAAD: Accessibility Resources for Educational Communities
Digital accessibility is critical to ensure all learners can access their education. In partnership with OSERS and AEM we are celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Using Professional Development to Support EdTech Evidence Building in Schools
Suggestions for how educational leaders can use professional development activities to build capacity for evidence-building in schools.
Building Evidence to Guide EdTech Adoption in Schools
Guidance and suggestions for ways educational leaders can use our EdTech Evidence one-pagers to build their school district’s evidence base and support PD.
Capitalizing on the Moment: How Local Education Leaders Can Contribute to State…
All states have received funds from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), as authorized under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to begin…
Digital Equity Champions for All Learners: Achieving Digital Equity for My…
Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) is one of the nation’s 20 largest districts and the second-largest school system in Maryland. PGCPS serves a diverse student…
Capitalizing on the Moment: States Collaborate with Education Leaders on…
As of February 2023, all states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico have received their digital equity planning grants from the National Telecommunications and…
