New Resource for Guiding Assessment Innovation
Current systems of assessment must change to allow for true student-centered learning experiences grounded in competency-based systems….
Clearing the Path for Assessment Innovation: The Role of Federal Policy
Realizing the full potential of student-centered learning requires transformation of traditional approaches to assessment and accountability. It...
Science of Learning: The Engine that Powers Competency-Based Schools
What Is Good Teaching? “Good teaching is good teaching” is a common refrain in the education world….
A Step Forward in ESRA Reauthorization
On December 5, 2023, Senate HELP Committee Chairman Sanders (D-VT) and Ranking Member Cassidy (R-LA) released the…
Promising Steps Towards Innovative Assessment Through IADA Guidance
Effectively transitioning to student-centered, competency-based education will require new systems of assessments that align to student-centered learning. In partnership…
CBE’s Equity Principle: Culturally Responsive Teaching as the Foundation
Introduction The third post in our equity series addresses culturally responsive teaching. At the 2023 Aurora Institute…
Agency by Design: An Educator’s Playbook
Here is the book you’ve been waiting for – “Agency by Design: An Educator’s Playbook!” This…
#Aurora23: Next Gen Credentials, Work-Based Learning, and More
The 2023 Aurora Institute Symposium will feature workshops, panel discussions, keynote speakers, and presentations highlighting the amazing…
NCAA Initial Eligibility and Student-Centered Learning
The NCAA initial eligibility process is a regulated and standardized process, while student-centered learning is anything but…
Increasing Access to Work-Based Learning: Federal Policy Recommendations
Today the Aurora Institute released the report, Expanding Student Access to Work-Based Learning: Federal Policy Recommendations. The…