National Coalition for Technology in Education and Training (NCTET) Virtual Post-Inauguration Awards and Policy Panel

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by the National Coalition for Technology in Education and Training.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.In this edWeb podcast, NCTET will present eight Community Builder Awards and its Equity Advocate Award. Throughout its history, NCTET has bestowed the NCTET Community Builder Award on a diverse and bipartisan cross section of leaders who have made a difference in education. This year, there are nine distinguished leaders in five different categories to receive the 2020 NCTET Community Builder Award:Government: Gov. Jared Polis (D-CO) and Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO)Nonprofit: Sylvia Acevedo, former Chief Executive Officer, Girl Scouts USA, and Sal Khan, Founder, Khan AcademyCorporate: Google and KajeetEducators: Chris Dede, Timothy E. Wirth Professor in Learning Technologies, Harvard’s Graduate School of Education (HGSE) and Hero Educators of COVIDThe Equity Advocate Award Recipient is Hon. John King, President and CEO, Education Trust After the presentation of the awards, Dr. John King, Jr. moderates a panel discussion that focuses on how the incoming Biden-Harris Administration will address digital equity as a policy priority. Please listen to this special event to welcome in the Biden-Harris Administration. This edWeb podcast is of interest to all educators and members of the education industry.NCTETPromoting the effective use of technology to improve education and training in America.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.