Category: Policy

Aurora Institute Submits Comments on the E-Rate Expansion

The Aurora Institute Center for Policy submitted comments in response to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) public notice on the

March 5, 2021

Aurora Institute Congratulates Christopher Rush as Next Director of Educational Technology

At a time when technological innovation is uniquely positioned to shape the context for next-generation learning, we are filled

February 26, 2021

Center for Policy and Advocacy February 2021 Updates

Federal Updates U.S. Department of Education Releases Guidance to States on Assessing Student Learning During the Pandemic – On February

February 25, 2021

Public Comments Submitted on the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

The Aurora Institute submitted a formal public comment letter to the Federal Communications Commission’s Public Notice regarding the implementation of

February 1, 2021

Center for Policy January 2021 Updates

Federal Updates President Biden Announces an American Rescue Plan – President Biden presented a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 recovery plan to

January 29, 2021

Ensure Anytime, Anyplace Learning and Enable Competency-Based Learning in Distance Learning

This is the third in a series of blog posts presenting our latest issue brief, Mere Engagement: Reflections about the

January 28, 2021

Better than Before

As 2021 dawned, we saw many wishes to “return to normal,” to re-open schools and get back to the way

January 14, 2021

Taking Time to Assess What Students Know, Think, and Feel

This blog first appeared on the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation website. What if testing could be used to reveal

January 11, 2021

Aurora Institute Issues Statement on the Nomination of Dr. Miguel A. Cardona as Education Secretary

Susan Patrick, President and CEO of the Aurora Institute, issued the following statement today on the nomination of Dr. Miguel

January 4, 2021