The Learning Sciences Supports the Shift to Student-Centered Learning
The findings from the learning sciences support the shift to student-centered learning models, such as competency-based education…
Trends and Analysis of Learning Sciences Literature
By synthesizing the research and resources from the literature review in our report, Aligning Education Policy…
A Review of the Literature on the Science of Learning and Development
To determine whether our current K-12 education system is aligned with best practices and recommendations from the…
Key Terms to Understand the Learning Sciences
In our introductory post, we launched a new blog series on how education policy can align with…
Aligning the Education Policy with the Science of Learning
The Aurora Institute is launching a new blog series to highlight the recently released Aligning Education Policy…
New Flexibility to Use Federal Title Funds for Technology Infrastructure and Teacher Training for Distance Learning
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) created new flexibility for the use of federal title funding due…
New Innovation Spotlight Podcast Episode – 2020 Federal and State Policy Priorities
Aurora Institute President and CEO Susan Patrick and Policy Associate Alexis Chambers recently sat down for an…
A Collective Call to Transform Anguish into Action
Dear Colleagues, The Aurora Institute stands with communities of color, especially Black communities, as we all grapple…
New Hampshire’s Work Study Practices – A Five-Year Journey to Understand, Share, Scale, Deepen, and Meaningfully Assess These Critical Competencies
This is the first post in a 3-part series. It goes back in time to share New…
Earning Diplomas and Degrees Together – A Competency-Based Dual Enrollment School
This is the second post in a series about the Da Vinci Schools. The first post is…