Rethinking the High School Transcript for the Future of Learning
This post is the first part of a series based upon a report from the Aurora Institute,...
Using Competency Performance Levels as Predictors of College Persistence in Competency-Based Schools
School boards, policymakers, parents, and community members continue to grapple with the best way to measure our…
Aurora Institute’s 2022 State Policy Priorities
The Aurora Institute’s new broad-based policy agenda issues a call-to-action for state education policymakers and provides twelve…
U.S. Department of Education Invites New Applications for Competitive Grants for State Assessments Program
On February 16, 2022, U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced that it is inviting new applications for…
Year in Review: 2021 State Legislative Snapshot of Student-Centered Learning Policy Advancements
State policymakers across the country are addressing the need to modernize K-12 education, not only as a…
How to Make Senior Capstones Truly Anti-Racist: Alternative Assessments Are Not Inherently Equitable Without Concerted Effort
This post was originally published by Future Focused Education. It is republished with permission from the organization. Visit…
Centering Student Voice in Statewide Assessment of Student Success Factors: Oregon’s SEED Survey
Competency-based education emphasizes the need to amplify student voices and develop a more balanced system of assessments…
Center for Policy and Advocacy April 2021 Updates
Federal Updates President Biden Announces Outlines the American Family Plan – During a joint address to Congress…
Center for Policy and Advocacy March 2021 Updates
Federal Updates U.S. Senate Confirms Miguel Cardona as Education Secretary – The United States Senate voted 64-33…
Resources from the Strategic Reflection on the Field of Competency-Based Education
The Aurora Institute carries out an annual reflection process on growth, change, and needs in the field…