Learner-Centered Ecosystems as a Path Forward for Public Education: A Convergence of Perspectives and Research
This post about learner-centered ecosystems is part of our Aurora Institute Symposium 2024 series sharing ideas from…
Equitable Grading: A Competency-Based Education Entry Point and Core Practice
For anyone who has tried to improve grading – whether as a teacher in their classroom, a…
The Field of Competency-Based Education Is In Motion
Check out the animated version of the Competency-Based Education: Looking Back, Looking Forward session graphic notes…
A Conversation about Leadership with Adam Aronson
Effective and values-aligned leadership is an essential ingredient in the creation of a student-centered learning community and…
Talking Leadership and Transitions with Ron Schmidt
Effective and values-aligned leadership is an essential ingredient in the creation of a student-centered learning community. Leadership…
Design Considerations for Student Competency Frameworks
Competency frameworks form the foundation for a competency-based education system by clarifying learning outcomes. How can learners…
Using the CBL School Design Rubric to Refine and Deepen Work in one New Hampshire School District
In 2018, Vander Els and Stack introduced a school design rubric to assist educators with developing a…
USED Awards $30 Million to States for Assessment Innovation
Last week the White House announced that the U.S. Department of Education awarded $30 million to ten…
Aurora Institute’s 2024 Federal Policy Priorities
The Aurora Institute has released federal policy recommendations aimed at reshaping our public education system to be…
Innovation in New Mexico: Bringing Work-Based Learning to Scale at ACE Leadership High School
This post about work-based learning is the fifth in a series about innovation in New Mexico. Advocates…