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@ConnDAS Important work here in CT to ensure all residents can engage in today's digital world for advancement, learning, and wellness. Great leadership, Lauren Thompson, and thanks to @zackquaintance at @govtechnews for covering the key issue of digital equity.

Connecticut’s Digital Equity Work Supports Regional Efforts Way to go Lauren! Nicely Done! govtech.com/workforce/conn…

Teachers continue to say their work is rewarding, but challenges persist in supporting students. Read Pew's excellent, survey-driven report, "What’s It Like To Be a Teacher in America Today?" pewresearch.org/social-trends/…

Thanks @UNESCO for the insightful blog on the use of technology to support student achievement and educator growth through the use of data. Cheers to my colleagues on this engaging panel at last week's Conference on Education Data and Statistics! world-education-blog.org/2024/02/14/tec…

SETDA, in partnership with @InnovateEDUNYC, @LearningForward and @ProjectTomorrow is excited to lead the development work for the National Educational Technology Plan (NETP) for @OfficeofEdTech at the U.S. Department of Education (@usedgov). setda.org/netp/ #edtech #SETDA

@SETDA @InnovateEDUNYC @LearningForward @ProjectTomorrow @OfficeofEdTech @usedgov Congratulations to the @SETDA, @InnovateEDUNYC , @LearningForward , and @ProjectTomorrow teams for delivering on a visionary National Ed Tech Plan on behalf of the @OfficeofEdTech and the millions of students, teachers, and families we all serve.

@ConnDAS Thanks to @ericaephillips of the @CTMirror for helping us spread the word about digital equity. We welcome all comments on the draft plan through January 22! Visit CT.gov/DigitalEquity for all of the details.

The draft plan – as well as executive summaries available in English and Spanish – have been published online. The release begins a 30-day public comment period, during which residents can submit their feedback. bit.ly/47oIGu6

Thanks to @jessleavenworth of @insider_ct for highlighting Connecticut's draft digital equity plan. We welcome public comment through January 22 at (860) 622-2032 and CT.gov/DigitalEquity.

@ConnDAS The Commission welcomes all input on the State Digital Equity Plan now through January 22.

Governor Lamont Releases Draft State Digital Equity Plan Public Comment Sought on Five-Year Strategy To Improve Resident Quality of Life by Addressing Technology Access, Affordability, Training, and Support. #digitalequity #publiccomment #strategy bit.ly/3tkuFA1

@CoSN has put together an excellent alignment for K–12 leaders to adopt and make progress on the @NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Whether your district is overwhelmed with or approaching mastery in cybersecurity, this guide will help: cosn.org/edtech-topics/…

SETDA and @WhitebdAdvisor are excited to release the latest State EdTech Trends Report, an analysis of feedback from state leaders on the challenges and opportunities of new #edtech #cybersecurity and #AI in schools. Read the report: setda.org/priorities/sta… #SETDA #edtech

Libraries play an essential role in providing residents the opportunity to learn and engage in real community. This episode from @ezraklein of the @nytimes features @ALALibrary president @edrabinski and touches on the essential issue of #DigitalEquity: nytimes.com/2023/09/12/opi…

@ConnDAS @MHGilmanCT Thank you @MHGilmanCT and all of our partners for your insights as we develop a five-year strategic plan that helps ensure all residents have access to technology — and the skills and support to use it — for learning, work, health & wellness, and accessing essential services.

It’s all about listening and working together. Today @MHGilmanCT welcomed the Digital Equity working group at #EastHartford Public Library. @CTedTech Ensures Equity of Access to Technology for Learning and is Leading the State's Digital Equity Plan. #DigtialEquity #CT #CTDAS

We are extending the deadline of our Digital Equity Survey to July 21 so our five-year plan and funding can address the needs of all CT residents. Leaders, help spread the word: bit.ly/CTDigEqSurvey Need help sharing? See our outreach toolkit at bit.ly/CTDigEqSurveyT…

1/2 Today, Commissioner @MHGilmanCT joined @LGSusanB, E. Hartford Mayor Walsh, DAS' Doug Casey, @DEEP, & @UConnSPP to announce the launch of a Digital Equity Survey. The survey data will assist in creating a statewide Digital Equity Plan. Read more here: bit.ly/3Xh5h8E

Connecticut joins @WhiteHouse and @FCC this week to encourage signups to the Affordable Connectivity Program. Thousands of CT households can get $30 off their Internet bill through this program. Sign up today at getinternet.gov

Thanks to the @OfficeofEdTech and contributors for the timely, clear, and actionable guide on AI in education: www2.ed.gov/documents/ai-r…

The Commission encourages members of the education community to help @officeofedtech design the new National Ed Tech Plan. Weigh in now at tech.ed.gov/netp/

U.S. Ed OET: "Capitalizing on the Moment: States Collaborate with Education Leaders on Digital Equity Plans" bit.ly/4538Sum