Aurora Institute Symposium 2023 – Early-Bird Registration

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Attendee registration is now open for the Aurora Institute Symposium 2023, held in Palm Springs, CA on October 15-17, 2023. Early-bird registration ends July 13th; be sure to register soon!   What is the Aurora Institute Symposium 2023? The Aurora Institute Symposium 2023 is the leading conference for transforming K-12 education systems, advancing breakthrough practices and policies, and implementing personalized, competency-based learning.   Who should attend and why? Attendees include K-12 system and school administrators, teachers, and nonprofits working in next generation learning, actively implementing personalized, competency-based designs, as well as policymakers, researchers, and other experts in K-12 advancing the future of learning. It is the premiere event for learning about cutting-edge promising practices, the latest policy developments and research, and future-focused trends in teaching and learning.

With nearly 100+ breakout sessions highlighting breakthrough practices and policies, the Symposium inspires attendees, equips them with new knowledge and best practices, and sparks action by leaders to implement new learning designs.   Take advantage of early-bird registration discounts through July 13, 2023. For questions, please contact Jessica Stamper, Manager of Convenings and Special Events, at jstamper@aurora-institute.org.

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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.

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Aurora Digest | April 2023

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We are back in person for the Aurora Institute Symposium 2023. We invite you to register for the Aurora Institute Symposium 2023, held October 15-17 in Palm Springs, CA.

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Next Generation Accountability Systems for Student Success “We must reimagine accountability to better prepare students, families, communities, and schools with timely and relevant information to improve teaching and learning,” writes Aurora Institute President and CEO Susan Patrick in the spring issue of Cognia’s online magazine, The Source.   Schools Should be Shaped with Help From the People They Serve Top education officials in Kentucky and Vermont call for more family and community involvement in school decision-making.   States Blazing the Trail Towards Mastery Instead of Seat Time “This approach empowers students to play a key role in decisions about where, when, and how they will demonstrate their learning, allowing them to progress through academic content based on content mastery rather than arbitrary factors like age or time spent in class,” writes author Jonathan Alfuth, Senior Director of State Policy at KnowledgeWorks. Global Survey of 37k School Students Reveals Desire to Modernize Education The World’s Largest Lesson–an initiative led by Project Everyone, UNICEF, and NetApp–shared results from a recent survey of young people from 150+ countries, outlining an overwhelming call for modernization of curricula to mirror more closely the realities, skill sets, and demands of today’s society and the future.   What If We Measured Learning Through Skills Gained, Not Time Spent in the Classroom? The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching announced its intentions to change the currency of learning from seat time to skills.

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The US Department of Education Seeking Public Comments on Approaches to Innovative Assessment Pilot The US Department of Education is requesting information on successful approaches to innovative assessment implementation that can encourage state educational agencies (SEAs) to pursue the Innovative Assessment Demonstration Authority (IADA) and improve statewide assessment. The Department will use this information to inform their implementation of IADA, under Title 1, Part B of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESEA). We encourage you to submit comments, including on the assumptions in the framing of these questions, and provide your detailed feedback to the US Department of Education by 5/1/23.

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Connecting & Convening

Register for the Aurora Institute Symposium 2023 Attendee registration is now open for the Aurora Institute Symposium 2023, to be held in Palm Springs, CA on October 15-17, 2023. Join the leading conference for transforming K-12 education systems, advancing breakthrough practices and policies, and implementing personalized, competency-based learning. We are excited to be back in person with you this year!

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Submit Your Presentation Proposal by Today’s Deadline Today is the last day to submit a proposal to present at the Aurora Institute Symposium 2023. Learn more about submitting a presentation proposal here. Ideal sessions will address breakthrough policies and/or practices to advance education transformation; be grounded in research and global best practices to advance high-quality, equity-driven personalized learning approaches and competency-based education systems; and provide leading-edge topics addressing key issues, knowledge needs, and challenges of the field through sharing lessons learned and promising practices for developing and implementing innovative, student-centered, new learning designs.

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CompetencyWorks

Implementation with Integrity A key challenge in the learner-centered, personalized, competency-based education (CBE) ecosystem is that it is not one-size-fits-all for students, nor for any single school, district, or state. In this CompetencyWorks Blog, Laurie Gagnon frames multiple pathways to student-centered learning.

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Field Spotlight

Developing a National Agenda for Student-Centered Assessment and Accountability Student-centered learning requires that we reimagine the way we think about school quality. That’s why we’re excited to partner with KnowledgeWorks and others on a national survey that will inform the development of a national agenda for student-centered assessment and accountability. Please take a moment to complete the survey by 4/26!

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Transforming the Teacher In order to dramatically transform the experience of students and what they can achieve, we must do the same for our teachers. Read how innovative designs can improve satisfaction, retention, and student experiences.

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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.

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Closing *TOMORROW*: Aurora Institute Symposium 2023 Request for Presentation Proposals

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Closing Tomorrow: Request for Presentation Proposals Submit a presentation proposal The Aurora Institute is seeking proposals to present at the Aurora Institute Symposium on October 15-17, 2023 in Palm Springs, CA. Proposals are due tomorrow, Thursday, April 20th by 11:59 p.m. ET. Ideal sessions will:  Address breakthrough policies and/or practices to advance education transformation Be grounded in research and global best practices to advance high-quality, equity-driven personalized learning approaches and competency-based education systems Provide leading-edge topics addressing key issues, knowledge needs, and challenges of the field through sharing lessons learned and promising practices for developing and implementing innovative, student-centered new learning designs Additionally, we are seeking:  Youth voice as well as entirely youth-led sessions How-to implementation workshops “Book Club” proposals featuring new books, research, and reports Facilitators to host informal Networking Meet Ups during the Symposium You can also download all the questions in the RFPP form to review in advance. Submit a presentation proposal Learn more:  View Symposium 2022 keynote plenaries and breakout session videos and slides. Continue to watch the Aurora Institute Symposium 2023 website for future updates and announcements about the event’s format, program, speakers, pricing, and more. Register for the Aurora Institute Symposium 2023. Questions? Contact the Aurora Institute here. Submit a presentation proposal 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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Reminder: Request for Presentation Proposals – Aurora Institute Symposium 2023

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REMINDER: Request for Presentation Proposals

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We are just one week away from the presentation proposal deadline for the Aurora Institute Symposium 2023–the leading conference for transforming K-12 education systems, advancing breakthrough practices and policies, and implementing personalized, competency-based learning. The Aurora Institute is seeking proposals to present at the Aurora Institute Symposium on October 15-17, 2023 in Palm Springs, CA. Proposals are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on April 20, 2023. Ideal sessions will:  Address breakthrough policies and/or practices to advance education transformation Be grounded in research and global best practices to advance high-quality, equity-driven personalized learning approaches and competency-based education systems Provide leading-edge topics addressing key issues, knowledge needs, and challenges of the field through sharing lessons learned and promising practices for developing and implementing innovative, student-centered new learning designs Additionally, we are seeking:  Youth voice as well as entirely youth-led sessions How-to implementation workshops “Book Club” proposals featuring new books, research, and reports Facilitators to host informal Networking Meet Ups during the Symposium You can also download all the questions in the RFPP form to review in advance.

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Learn more:  View Symposium 2022 keynote plenaries and breakout session videos and slides. Continue to watch the Aurora Institute Symposium 2023 website for future updates and announcements about the event’s format, program, speakers, pricing, and more. Early bird registration is NOW OPEN: https://bit.ly/AttendSymposium23. Questions? Contact the Aurora Institute here.

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.

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Registration for the Aurora Institute Symposium 2023 is now open

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Symposium Registration Is Now Open! Register The Aurora Institute Symposium is the leading conference for transforming K-12 education systems, advancing breakthrough practices and policies, and implementing personalized, competency-based learning. Who should attend and why? Attendees include K-12 system and school administrators, teachers, and nonprofits working in next generation learning, actively implementing personalized, competency-based designs, as well as policymakers, researchers, and other experts in K-12 advancing the future of learning. It is the premiere event for learning about cutting-edge promising practices, the latest policy developments and research, and future-focused trends in teaching and learning. With nearly 40+ breakout sessions highlighting breakthrough practices and policies, the Symposium inspires attendees, equips them with new knowledge and best practices, and sparks action by leaders to implement new learning designs. Session strands include: Shifting to Competency-Based Education; Transforming Education Systems; Whole Child Personalized Learning; Elevating Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Antiracism; Redesigning/Creating New Learning Models/Redesign; Enabling Anytime/Anywhere Learning; Modernizing Professional Learning; and more. Attendee registration is now open for the Aurora Institute Symposium 2023, held in Palm Springs, CA on October 15-17, 2023. Aurora Institute members can attend the Symposium at a discounted rate. Become an Aurora Institute member today, then register to attend the Symposium here. Registrants can take advantage of early-bird registration discounts through July 13, 2023. Register Quick Links:  Register to Attend About the Symposium Sponsorship Opportunities FAQs Symposium 2022 Highlights Share this Announcement on Social Media:  The @Aurora_Inst Symposium 2023 is the leading event for #EdLeaders focused on #PersonalizedLearning & #CompetencyEd. Register to attend: bit.ly/AttendSymposium23 #Aurora23 Join @Aurora_Inst in Palm Springs, CA at #Aurora23 on October 15-17. Register to attend: bit.ly/AttendSymposium23 Attend the leading conference for transforming #K12 #edu. Registration for #Aurora23 is now open. Join @Aurora_Inst in Palm Springs, CA on October 15-17 bit.ly/AttendSymposium23 Download the full social media toolkit for sharing news about Symposium! For questions, please contact Jessica Stamper, Manager of Convenings and Special Events, at jstamper@aurora-institute.org. We look forward to seeing you at the Symposium. 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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