New Episode of Innovation Spotlight Episode – Racial Equity in Education Policymaking
Nine months ago, the murder of George Floyd galvanized the world, already in the throes of the…
Aurora Institute Congratulates Christopher Rush as Next Director of Educational Technology
 At a time when technological innovation is uniquely positioned to shape the context for next-generation learning,…
Center for Policy and Advocacy February 2021 Updates
Federal Updates U.S. Department of Education Releases Guidance to States on Assessing Student Learning During the Pandemic…
New Educational Equity Resources to Transform Schools and Systems
Competency-based education practices are designed to be more equitable than traditional practices, but equity strategies must still…
Public Comments Submitted on the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
The Aurora Institute submitted a formal public comment letter to the Federal Communications Commission’s Public Notice regarding…
Center for Policy January 2021 Updates
Federal Updates President Biden Announces an American Rescue Plan – President Biden presented a $1.9 trillion COVID-19…
Better than Before
As 2021 dawned, we saw many wishes to “return to normal,” to re-open schools and get back…
Taking Time to Assess What Students Know, Think, and Feel
This blog first appeared on the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation website. What if testing could be…
Mere Engagement: Reflections about the Connections Between Online Learning, Student Agency, and Student Engagement
School leaders mustn’t lose sight of the need for student agency and student engagement as they contend…
Aurora Institute Issues Statement on the Nomination of Dr. Miguel A. Cardona as Education Secretary
Susan Patrick, President and CEO of the Aurora Institute, issued the following statement today on the nomination…