This post was originally published on Edsurge in collaboration with Tom Murray.
On December 10, 2015, phase two of the Future Ready Initiative, led by the Alliance for Excellent Education and the US Department of Education, was kicked off at the White House. To date, over 2,000 superintendents have signed the Future Ready District Pledge. Supported by a coalition of over 45 national partner organizations and many regional partners, the mission of Future Ready is to maximize digital learning opportunities and help school districts better prepare students, particularly those who are traditionally underserved, for success in college, career and citizenship.
Alongside the goals outlined in the new National Education Technology Plan, we believe that the focus of Future Ready—and the future of education—must address the following issues. Here are some resources that can help district leaders and teachers kickstart conversations around these themes.
1. Equity and Inclusivity
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