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We're Uniting with The Learning Accelerator

The Aurora Institute and The Learning Accelerator (TLA) are uniting—bringing together two organizations deeply committed to transforming education systems to advance more equitable, learner-centered futures.

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Symposium 2025 Registration is Now Open

Join the premiere event of education innovators working to transform K-12 education at the Aurora Institute Symposium on October 25-28, 2025 in New Orleans, LA.

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Community Schools Case Study Project

This case study series aims to explore the work of community schools, who take a whole-community approach to education that aligns with the goals of competency-based education.

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The State of Competency-Based Education Policy Map

The Aurora Institute is thrilled to announce the launch of a powerful new resource: the State of Competency-Based Education Policy Map, created in partnership with KnowledgeWorks.

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We're Uniting with The Learning Accelerator

Symposium 2025 Registration is Now Open

Community Schools Case Study Project

The State of Competency-Based Education Policy Map

Building a bold, future-focused, learner-centered vision of education

Center for Policy

Creating and advancing student-centered policies at the state and federal level.

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CompetencyWorks

Sharing best practices, building knowledge, and telling stories about education transformation through competency-based approaches.

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Connecting and Convening

Hosting convenings, including our annual Symposium, and connecting stakeholders in the future-focused education space.

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Research and Evaluation

Advancing the field by leading research and evaluation efforts to illuminate the path forward for education transformation.

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Resources to Drive Action

Our resources guide practitioners, educators, policymakers, and advocates seeking to shift from our current state of education to a future state in which all students are prepared to succeed. Use this section to search for published reports, briefs, webinars, and other learning resources on key topics related to policy and practice for next generation learning.

Our Impact

Through Aurora Institute’s work, school leaders, educators, students, and communities are moving the needle to ensure every learner is prepared to be tomorrow’s leader.

450+

BOOKS, REPORTS, ISSUE BRIEFS, AND WEBINARS PRODUCED ON STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING

180

SCHOOLS DISTRICTS SERVED

800

SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS PROVIDED RESOURCES AND COUNSEL ON INNOVATIVE POLICY AND PRACTICE

Upcoming Events & Webinars

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Innovative Learning Environments

In 2024, the Aurora Institute team sat down with students from Building21, Boston Day & Evening Academy, and City Neighbors Schools to hear about their experiences in innovative learning environments.