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☷U S Department of Education Releases 2024 National Educational Technology Plan
U.S. Department of Education ( By Press Release office)
Jan 24,2024
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The U . S . Department of Education just released the 2024 National Educational Technology Plan ( NETP ) : A Call to Action for Closing the Digital Access , Design and Use Divides . This plan has been updated multiple times since it was first released in 2000 . U . S . Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona highlighted the Biden - Harris Administration ' s efforts to close the digital divide and ensure all students have access to digital tools and technology . The 2024 NETP focuses on empowering teachers to use technology effectively in the classroom and enhancing student learning . It addresses three key divides: how students use technology , how educators design learning experiences with technology , and equitable access to technology for students and educators . The plan provides recommendations and examples from all 50 states for addressing disparities in educational technology . In addition to the 2024 NETP , the Department will also be putting out some info today about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and assistive technology for kids with disabilities . They ' ll also be sharing a bunch of federal resources for students ' digital health , safety , and citizenship . For more details on the 2024 National Educational Technology Plan , check out tech . ed . gov/netp .
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