Closing the K-12 Digital Divide

To ensure that all students are college and career ready, policymakers and educators must focus their attention on closing the digital divide.

Problems viewing this email? View it in your browser Education Policy To make sure you never miss an email from us, please add progress@americanprogress.org to your contacts or safe senders list. Thanks for staying connected with us!   YOU, I'm Paige Shoemaker DeMio, K-12 education policy analyst at CAP. The importance of technology and its impact on our day-to-day lives is continuing to grow. The advancement of artificial intelligence alone is predicted to create 20 million to 50 million new jobs globally by 2030. But do schools have the resources necessary to adequately prepare students for this new world?  Access to high-quality, educational technology is an increasingly important aspect of a well-rounded education as technology advances and becomes more critical to the workforce. But despite growing interest in implementing technology in meaningful ways, some schools lack the resources necessary to integrate educational technology into classrooms successfully.  READ NOW In the first article of an upcoming CAP series focused on policy recommendations to enhance the use of technology in K-12 public schools, I highlight resources that states and districts can access to work toward closing the digital divide and present a case for future policymaking that prioritizes proactively addressing technological advancements to strengthen ed tech. Technology will continue to grow at a rapid pace. Creating policies and processes that allow for proactive planning—rather than attempting to reactively catch up—is the best way to support educators in their work preparing students for college and careers. KeEp reading Paige Shoemaker DeMio Policy Analyst, K-12 Education Policy Center for American Progress Follow us on Support CAP Manage Email Preferences or Unsubscribe Privacy Policy Center for American Progress 1333 H Street NW Washington, D.C. 20005