State Policy Opportunities for Personalized Learning Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
A recent iNACOL report, Meeting The Every Student Succeeds Act’s Promise: State Policy to Support Personalized Learning, provides…
Assessments and Grading for Teachers in K-12 Competency-Based Systems
Schools and districts are making the transition to competency-based education to create a more equitable system that…
Design Principles for World-Class Project-Based Learning
How can teachers implement transformative project-based learning (PBL) experiences that empower and motivate students to achieve academic,…
Insights on Advancing Competency Education in New England
Competency education is expanding across the country as a means to ensure all students are mastering the…
Student Panel: The Importance of Illuminating Student Voice in the Learning Process
Research shows that dropout rates, student achievement, and workforce readiness will improve by integrating student voices into…
Research and Approaches to Expand the Definition of Student Success
A wide array of high-quality research shows that intrapersonal and interpersonal non-cognitive skills, such as self-control and social…
Assessment for Learning Project: Rethinking Assessments for Deeper Learning
“For too long, assessment has been something that is ‘done to’ kids instead of with them,” said…
Key Takeaways and Lessons Learned from Next Generation Learning Models
Next generation learning models redesign K-12 education to optimize learning for each student. New models are emerging…
How to Get Started with Maker Education
Maker education is about giving students access to a new class of technologies, enabling students to design,…
Next Steps Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
The new K-12 federal education law, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), gives states increased flexibility over…