The U.S. Department of Education released the highly anticipated update to the National Educational Technology Plan Monday. The 2024 NETP focuses on closing the digital use, access and design divides. “The Biden-Harris Administration has made bold investments aimed at closing the digital divide and ensuring all students can equitably access the latest digital tools and technology,” U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said in a press release. “The 2024 National Educational Technology Plan is a forward-thinking approach to reframing and realizing the potential of educational technology to enhance the instructional core, reduce achievement gaps, and improve student learning in our schools.” The NETP has been updated numerous times since its initial release in 2000. Before Monday’s announcement, the most recent update was in 2016. These past versions of the resource served as an examination of the state of K–12 education.