Join the Aurora Institute at SXSW EDU 2023!

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We hope to see you in Austin for SXSW EDU 2023! ​​​​​​Designing Credentials for Innovative School Models The twin goals of equity and efficacy require K-12 school models that are personalized, skill-based, and interdisciplinary, but traditional transcripts are ill-suited to capture the richness of these approaches. How can we design transcripts and records that empower learners to share their unique strengths, abilities, and goals? In this panel discussion, Aurora President and CEO Susan Patrick will join Mike Flanagan of Mastery Transcript Consortium, Andrea Purcell of Big Picture Learning, and Mary Ryerse of XQ Institute to share insights and lessons from their credential design efforts. Learn More CompetencyWorks Personalized, Competency-Based Education Meet-Up Join us to connect with Aurora’s network in the field of student-centered learning and K-12 personalized, competency-based education. We’ll explore how communities of innovative practice are fundamentally rethinking education through learner-centered, competency-based pathways and personalized learning. Discuss the latest trends and issues in competency-based education and share connections in your own work, network, and brainstorm about how to advance this vision for the future of education. Learn More Stay Connected at SXSW EDU! Tag us on Twitter – @Aurora_Inst For questions, please contact the Aurora Institute team. We look forward to seeing you in Austin! About the Aurora Institute The Aurora Institute’s mission is to drive the transformation of education systems and accelerate the advancement of breakthrough policies and practices to ensure high-quality learning for all. Aurora is shaping the future of teaching and learning through its work in policy advocacy, research, field-building, and convening. With a national and global view of education innovation, we work on systems change in K-12 education, promote best practices, examine policy barriers, and make recommendations for change to yield improved outcomes for students. Aurora envisions a world in which all people are empowered to attain the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to achieve success, contribute to their communities, and advance society. Contact Aurora Institute Communications

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NCAA High School Initial-Eligibility Policy Updates: Expanding Opportunity for Student-Centered Learning

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Register Here ​​​​​​NCAA initial-eligibility policies sit at the nexus of secondary education, higher education, and college athletics. Trends in those respective realms have led to several updates in NCAA high school review practices to accommodate student-centered and competency-based learning. Join this interactive panel discussion with staff from the NCAA Eligibility Center and South Kent School. Panelists will provide an overview of NCAA high school review policies and updates, considerations for competency- or mastery-based models, and include the opportunity to ask questions and hear various perspectives about NCAA policies and processes. Participants will: Understand the context and purpose of NCAA high school review policies. Identify key challenges and opportunities for review policy updates. Synthesize policy updates into practical steps to continue supporting student-athletes. Register Now Panelists: Kevin Benz, Dean of Humanities, South Kent School Jesse Brennan, Humanities Teacher/Mastery Group Lead, South Kent School Raphael Chillious, Athletic Director/Director of Basketball/Prep Basketball Coach, South Kent School Sarah Overpeck, Director of High School Review, NCAA Eligibility Center Kaylen Overway, Assistant Director of High School Review, NCAA Lynn Mellis Worthington, Academic Coordinator/College Counselor/Humanities Teaching Faculty, South Kent School When: Thursday, February 23, 2023 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST Where: Zoom | Register here Webinar Resources: NCAA High School Review Committee Policies and Procedures 2022-23 Division I Council Modernizes Rules for Coaching Limits DII Adopts Football Proposals Providing More Season-of-Competition Flexibility, Spring Scrimmage Opportunities For questions, please contact the Aurora Institute team. We look forward to seeing you at the webinar. Share This Announcement on Twitter About the Aurora Institute The Aurora Institute’s mission is to drive the transformation of education systems and accelerate the advancement of breakthrough policies and practices to ensure high-quality learning for all. Aurora is shaping the future of teaching and learning through its work in policy advocacy, research, field-building, and convening. With a national and global view of education innovation, we work on systems change in K-12 education, promote best practices, examine policy barriers, and make recommendations for change to yield improved outcomes for students. Aurora envisions a world in which all people are empowered to attain the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to achieve success, contribute to their communities, and advance society. Contact Aurora Institute Communications

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NCAA High School Initial-Eligibility Policy Updates: Expanding Opportunity for Student-Centered Learning

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Register Here ​​​​​​NCAA initial-eligibility policies sit at the nexus of secondary education, higher education, and college athletics. Trends in those respective realms have led to several updates in NCAA high school review practices to accommodate student-centered and competency-based learning. Join this interactive panel discussion with staff from the NCAA Eligibility Center and South Kent School. Panelists will provide an overview of NCAA high school review policies and updates, considerations for competency- or mastery-based models, and include the opportunity to ask questions and hear various perspectives about NCAA policies and processes. Participants will: Understand the context and purpose of NCAA high school review policies. Identify key challenges and opportunities for review policy updates. Synthesize policy updates into practical steps to continue supporting student-athletes. Register Now Panelists: Kevin Benz, Dean of Humanities, South Kent School Jesse Brennan, Humanities Teacher/Mastery Group Lead, South Kent School Raphael Chillious, Athletic Director/Director of Basketball/Prep Basketball Coach, South Kent School Sarah Overpeck, Director of High School Review, NCAA Eligibility Center Kaylen Overway, Assistant Director of High School Review, NCAA Lynn Mellis Worthington, Academic Coordinator/College Counselor/Humanities Teaching Faculty, South Kent School When: Thursday, February 23, 2023 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST Where: Zoom | Register here Webinar Resources: NCAA High School Review Committee Policies and Procedures 2022-23 Division I Council Modernizes Rules for Coaching Limits DII Adopts Football Proposals Providing More Season-of-Competition Flexibility, Spring Scrimmage Opportunities For questions, please contact the Aurora Institute team. We look forward to seeing you at the webinar. Share This Announcement on Twitter About the Aurora Institute The Aurora Institute’s mission is to drive the transformation of education systems and accelerate the advancement of breakthrough policies and practices to ensure high-quality learning for all. Aurora is shaping the future of teaching and learning through its work in policy advocacy, research, field-building, and convening. With a national and global view of education innovation, we work on systems change in K-12 education, promote best practices, examine policy barriers, and make recommendations for change to yield improved outcomes for students. Aurora envisions a world in which all people are empowered to attain the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to achieve success, contribute to their communities, and advance society. Contact Aurora Institute Communications

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NCAA High School Initial-Eligibility Policy Updates: Expanding Opportunity for Student-Centered Learning

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Join Us for a Webinar: ​​​​​​NCAA initial-eligibility policies sit at the nexus of secondary education, higher education, and college athletics. Trends in those respective realms have led to several updates in NCAA high school review practices to accommodate student-centered and competency-based learning. Join this interactive panel discussion with staff from the NCAA Eligibility Center. Panelists will provide an overview of NCAA high school review policies and updates, considerations for competency- or mastery-based models, and include the opportunity to ask questions and hear various perspectives about NCAA policies and processes. Participants will: Understand the context and purpose of NCAA high school review policies. Identify key challenges and opportunities for review policy updates. Synthesize policy updates into practical steps to continue supporting student-athletes. Register Now Speakers: Sarah Overpeck, Director of High School Review, NCAA Eligibility Center, @smoverpeck Additional panelists TBD When: Thursday, February 23, 2023 | 3:00 p.m. ET Where: Zoom | Register here Webinar Resources: NCAA High School Review Committee Policies and Procedures 2022-23 Division I Council Modernizes Rules for Coaching Limits DII Adopts Football Proposals Providing More Season-of-Competition Flexibility, Spring Scrimmage Opportunities For questions, please contact the Aurora Institute team. We look forward to seeing you at the webinar. Share This Announcement on Twitter About the Aurora Institute The Aurora Institute’s mission is to drive the transformation of education systems and accelerate the advancement of breakthrough policies and practices to ensure high-quality learning for all. Aurora is shaping the future of teaching and learning through its work in policy advocacy, research, field-building, and convening. With a national and global view of education innovation, we work on systems change in K-12 education, promote best practices, examine policy barriers, and make recommendations for change to yield improved outcomes for students. Aurora envisions a world in which all people are empowered to attain the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to achieve success, contribute to their communities, and advance society. Contact Aurora Institute Communications

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One Week Away — Aurora Institute Webinar: NCAA High School Review Policies

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NCAA High School Review Policies: Historical Reflection and Updated Concepts Webinar is One Week Away In just one week, the Aurora Institute will host an interactive webinar to introduce participants to the NCAA High School Review or program review process. Join us November 16th! This webinar will explore the historical context for the current NCAA policies and criteria for review, consider the factors at the forefront of our work to ensure college readiness for NCAA student-athletes, and engage in robust discussion to help inform new review concepts on the horizon. After this webinar, attendees will be equipped to: Understand the context and purpose of NCAA High School Review policies. Identify key challenges and opportunities for High School Review policy updates. Analyze proposed policy updates from multiple perspectives. Register Now Who should attend and why? Whether you are an experienced administrator familiar with the NCAA High School Review process or are completely new to the arena, this webinar will provide valuable information and context for guiding NCAA-bound students through their journey to college readiness. Who: Sarah Overpeck, Director of High School Review, NCAA Eligibility Center Christa Palmer, Associate Director of High School Review, NCAA Eligibility Center Kaylen Overway, Assistant Director of High School Review, NCAA Eligibility Center Bridget Goss, Coordinator of High School Review, NCAA Eligibility Center When: November 16th | 3:00 p.m. ET Where: Zoom | Register here For questions, please contact the Aurora Institute team. We look forward to seeing you at the webinar. Share This Announcement on Social Media About The mission of the Aurora Institute is to drive the transformation of education systems and accelerate the advancement of breakthrough policies and practices to ensure high-quality learning for all. Contact Aurora Institute Communications

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