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In states across the nation, we see growing momentum to shift education systems to be more personalized, competency-based, and equitable. In this Getting Smart blog post, Aurora’s Director of Strategy and Partnerships Jennifer Kabaker outlines policy levers that states can tap to move towards future-focused models.
“Earlier this year at Franklin High School, a group of cheerleaders got together to present their physics project. But there was no PowerPoint or test papers. Instead, the girls used cheerleading and stunting to demonstrate principles of the science,” writes author Kelly Burch.
In this piece from The 74, KnowledgeWorks president & CEO Dr. William Hite talks about competency-based learning as a promising alternative to traditional instruction. Explore examples of districts in Florida and California utilizing innovative educational strategies to meet students where they are.
State-Level Policy and Conditions Landscape Analysis: Progress and Possibilities to Support Learner-Centered Education and Ecosystem Design
In this report, Sarah Bishop-Root, Education Reimagined’s Partner for Policy Leadership, offers insights from a comprehensive 50-state landscape analysis, which brought a nonpartisan lens to better understand the conditions learner-centered leaders are facing.
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How can federal policy further incentivize work-based learning? Check out this recent webinar featuring Aurora, Jobs for the Future, and representatives from Texas Workforce Commission and Career Connect Washington!
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Aurora Institute Symposium 2024 Registration is Now Open
Registration for #Aurora24 is now open! Take advantage of the exciting opportunity to connect with fellow educators, policymakers, and education thought leaders November 3-5, 2024 in New Orleans, LA. This week we announced that Carlos Moreno is joining us as a keynote speaker on Sunday, November 3rd! We have more exciting news coming soon and a lineup you do not want to miss.
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The Wyoming Future of Learning Pilot: Student-Centered and Competency-Based
In this CompetencyWorks blog post, author Amy Starzynski shares insights into the work of Wyoming’s Future of Learning Collaborative pilot that came together for a “Celebration of Learning.” Learn how Governor Mark Gordon‘s call for bold, locally-driven action from educators, administrators, students, and community members is changing Wyoming’s learning landscapes.
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