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 Advancing Research in
December 12, 2023
Category: Policy
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 with communities, many
November 30, 2023
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 report outlines the
July 26, 2023
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 Pathways, which seeks
June 26, 2023
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 to help control
June 12, 2023
Accountability
Innovating Towards Next Generation Accountability
I was inspired to read the National Center for Assessment’s recent article calling for new accountability pilots, Why It’s Time
May 8, 2023
US Department of Education Seeking Public Comments on Approaches to Innovative Assessment Pilot
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Information will be used to inform implementation of the Innovative Assessment Demonstration Authority (IADA) The US Department of Education is
April 18, 2023
Policy
Perception, Exclusion, and Quality: Virtual Course Access Challenges for State Leaders
With support from the Walton Family Foundation, The Learning Accelerator (TLA) is exploring ways to support State Education Agencies (SEAs)
February 22, 2023
The Quiet Revolution in Education: Building a More Effective, Personalized, Future-Focused Education System in Kentucky
The stories we hear these days about education are largely focused either on the culture wars–what gets to be taught
November 28, 2022
U.S. Department of Education Issues Notice Inviting Applications for the Supporting Effective Educator Development Program
Overview: On April 4, 2022, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) issued a notice inviting applications for fiscal year (FY)
April 11, 2022