Welcoming Dr. Jilliam N. Joe as Research Director
The Aurora Institute is thrilled to welcome Dr. Jilliam N. Joe as Research Director, effective immediately. Dr….
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….
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…
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…
Beyond the Traditional Transcript: State Policy Recommendations for Next Gen Credentials
Today the Aurora Institute released the report, Going Beyond the Traditional: Next Gen Credentials and Flexible Learning…
Imagine a World Where We Can See the Full Picture
John was a 55-year-old man who had been diagnosed with high blood pressure. He was prescribed medication…
Innovating Towards Next Generation Accountability
I was inspired to read the National Center for Assessment’s recent article calling for new accountability pilots,…
US Department of Education Seeking Public Comments on Approaches to Innovative Assessment Pilot
Information will be used to inform implementation of the Innovative Assessment Demonstration Authority (IADA) The US Department...
Registration is Now Open for the Aurora Institute Symposium 2023
The Aurora Institute Symposium is the leading conference for transforming K-12 education systems, advancing breakthrough practices and…