Reimagining School Starts with Reclaiming Time
“Never mistake activity for achievement.” —John Wooden Across the country, educators are working harder than ever—yet systemic…
Call for Effectiveness Research on Competency-Based Education
Despite the increasing prominence of competency-based education (CBE), there is not enough evidence across diverse settings to...
The State of Competency-Based Education Policy Map
The State of Competency-Based Education Policy Map is an interactive tool developed in partnership with KnowledgeWorks. Designed...
Deepening Student Learning in Three Kentucky Communities
The Aurora Institute toured three Kentucky sites in 2025 to elevate lessons from past work and to…
Proficiency-Based Learning at Winooski
Throughout my time at Winooski Middle-High School (WMHS), I heard student stories of memorable learning experiences. “My…
Competency-Based Learning: Emphasizing Life Skills, Reflection, and Proficiency
Education Reimagined has been working to research and elevate what makes the learner-centered approach successful while also…
Co-Developing a Student Survey with Washington Stakeholders
We know that measurement tools are better when they are designed together with the people who will…
How Cognitive Neuroscience Informs Competency-Based Education: A Practical Guide
What makes competency-based education (CBE) truly effective? The answer lies in the science of the brain. Cognitive…
Mastery-Based Learning Collaborative: Cohort 2, Year 1 (SY 24) Report
The Mastery-Based Learning Collaborative (MBLC) is a demonstration project taking place in 47 schools in Washington State…
Local Accountability in Shelby County, Kentucky: Leaning into What Matters
How can a district culture prioritize student achievement as something more than a standardized test score? What…