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Aurora Institute

The Aurora Institute provides policy expertise, issue analysis and technical assistance with a focus on advancing innovations in education to dramatically improve student learning. We are a strong advocate promoting excellence and equity for all students, especially student groups most underserved by traditional one-size-fits-all models and systems.

Our Policy Priorities

The Center for Policy works to educate federal, congressional and state education policy leaders on K-12 education programs and issues to advocate a future-focused, student-centered position on diverse issues affecting our education systems toward transformation.

Priorities

The Aurora Institute regularly develops policy priorities to advance modern education systems that prepare all graduates to thrive.

FEDERAL POLICY PRIORITIES State Policy Priorities

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 to highlight state-level innovation, this map provides a comprehensive overview of how K-12 education policies nationwide are supporting the shift toward competency-based education (CBE). Whether you’re a policymaker, educator or advocate, this tool helps you explore how states are enabling personalized, student-centered learning through key policy levers. 

Click on a state to view detailed information about:

  • State vision and learning frameworks
  • Graduation requirements
  • Seat time flexibility
  • Waivers and innovation pilots
  • Funding strategies
  • Statewide networks and partnerships

You can also browse related stories and sort by topic or state to see where opportunities for policy growth exist. This map will be updated regularly as new policies emerge and systems evolve. Join us in tracking the transformation of education, one state at a time.

For Policymakers

Contact one of our policy experts for more information and technical assistance.

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