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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?"
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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…
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.
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.
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#strategybit.ly/3tkuFA1
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
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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
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/
Join us May 16 at 10am for a live, interactive Tele-Town Hall with experts from the CT Commission for Educational Technology, Department of Energy & Environmental Protection, & Older Adults Technology Services to discuss Connecticut’s plan to ensure internet for all residents
Register now for next Tuesday's @AARPCT telephone town all on digital equity. The Commission and @ctdeep colleagues want your input as we design CT's Digital Equity Plan:
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Go CT! @FCC has awarded the @cityofnewhaven, @NHFPL, and @cfal team as well as the Town of East Hartford to help CT residents get online through the Affordable Connectivity Program. Applications open for the next $10M in funding awards at fcc.gov/document/fcc-a…
Congratulations to @UConn for its award of funding through the @NTIAgov Connecting Minority Communities Program. The initiative will offer computer science education to local students and help close the digital divide:
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Expanding E-rate eligibility to include cybersecurity protections makes sense, as covered by @govtechnews. Schools and libraries need support not just connect students and patrons but also to keep them safe:
govtech.com/education/k-12…
Ensuring universal access to devices, broadband, and skills serves economic, civic, health, and education outcomes. For a deeper dive on how digital equity efforts in CT and other states support teaching and learning, see this blog from @OfficeofEdTech: medium.com/@OfficeofEdTec…
10K Followers 2K FollowingLed by Commissioner @CharleneRTEdu, the CT Department of Education is always working to create a #UniverseOfOpportunities for all students in Connecticut.
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19 Followers 215 Followinglibrary media specialist - the views expressed are mine alone and don’t necessarily reflect the views of the Waterbury Public Schools.
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29 Followers 255 FollowingThe mission of the CAD as a state association is to promote, protect, and preserve the rights and quality of life of Deaf/HH citizens of Connecticut.
77 Followers 705 FollowingAlways living life to the fullest with those I love. Lifelong career in technology now most importantly helping school districts save student lives.
48 Followers 257 FollowingMother, daughter, teacher, lifelong learner. Passionate about helping others achieve their goals. Advocate to those who need it. Counselor at heart.
181 Followers 1K FollowingInternet Technology Strategist | Digital Inclusion Consultant | Retired Gov't. New Media Strategist, Digital Inclusion Director & 1.0 creator of https://t.co/85TMwWISjz
98K Followers 142 Following12th U.S. Secretary of Education. En la unión está la fuerza. In unity there is strength. Lifelong educator, husband, and father of two.
4K Followers 1K FollowingOfficial account of the acting U.S. Permanent Representative to UNESCO,
Chargé d'Affaires Jean Manes.
TOU: https://t.co/pJgfe1wOfl
676 Followers 815 FollowingCT State Library, Division of Library Development. Providing education, collection support, funding, and leadership to libraries across Connecticut.
1K Followers 336 FollowingThe CT Department of Administrative Services is committed to providing cost-effective services to state agencies, municipalities, and the people of Connecticut.
759 Followers 306 FollowingChief Academic Officer for Connecticut State Department of Education. Faculty, UCONN UCAPP Prog., T&L Instigator ideating adult and student learner experience
5K Followers 3K FollowingThe EdTech Evidence Exchange helps educators make better informed decisions about #edtech and is a project of InnovateEDU. This is not an active account.
57K Followers 44K FollowingCommitted to helping others learn and build just and sustainable communities. Latest book: Difference Making at the Heart of Learning https://t.co/dqoUuCijU9
369 Followers 44 FollowingChrist follower, husband, dad, triathlete, and advocate for educational technology in the great state of Connecticut. Posts are my own.
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5K Followers 2K Following@LedeLabs. Co-founder, former CEO EdSurge; journalist; writer & entrepreneur. Asking questions; listening. Comments here are surely my own.
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18K Followers 938 FollowingAn equity-focused program from @all4ed helping innovative educators transform teaching and learning, so that each student has the support they need to thrive.
157K Followers 9K FollowingA nonprofit newsroom reporting on the powerful forces, fascinating people and innovative practices shaping teaching and learning.
3K Followers 2K FollowingNational non-profit with the mission to close the digital divide for the 17 million households that have access to the Internet but can't afford to connect.
7K Followers 2K FollowingOfficial account of @SETDA (aka the State Educational Technology Directors Association). Celebrating 20+ years of leadership, technology, innovation & learning.
18K Followers 2K FollowingOfficial Account: CoSN serves as the voice and resource for K-12 EdTech leaders, serving over 13M students in districts nationwide.