How the Pandemic Showed Us the Worst – and Best – of Districts’ Tech Readiness

Schools were less prepared for digital learning than they thought they were. Advertisement [Spectrum -- Advertisement](T9TiM7EDN:m:1:3125711346:A9084FF492CD44FB1823D55BF1A99F9F:r) Strategies and solutions for ed-tech leaders - September 24, 2021 [1920 258 max (1)] EdWeek Tech Leader [Conceptual Illustration](T9TiM7EDN:m:1:3125711346:A9084FF492CD44FB1823D55BF1A99F9F:r:2303973) [Ed-Tech Policy](T9TiM7EDN:m:1:3125711346:A9084FF492CD44FB1823D55BF1A99F9F:r:2303973),[Reported Essay](T9TiM7EDN:m:1:3125711346:A9084FF492CD44FB1823D55BF1A99F9F:r:2303973) [Remote Learning Isn't Just for Emergencies](T9TiM7EDN:m:1:3125711346:A9084FF492CD44FB1823D55BF1A99F9F:r:2303973) Schools were less prepared for digital learning than they thought they were. 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