New Innovation Spotlight Podcast Episode – 2020 Federal and State Policy Priorities
Aurora Institute President and CEO Susan Patrick and Policy Associate Alexis Chambers recently sat down for an in-depth exploration of
June 5, 2020
Category: Policy
A Collective Call to Transform Anguish into Action
Dear Colleagues, The Aurora Institute stands with communities of color, especially Black communities, as we all grapple with the systemic
June 2, 2020
Innovation Zones Create Space for Local Educators to Lead Education Transformation
This post continues our special series on Future-Focused State Policy Actions to Transform K-12 Education. The series highlights policy issues
May 20, 2020
Aurora Institute Applauds Proposed Education Department Priorities for Teacher-Led Professional Learning
The U.S. Department of Education is proposing new priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria for the Education Innovation and Research
May 18, 2020
Susan Patrick Appointed to the Online Virginia Network Authority Board
Susan Patrick, President and CEO of Aurora Institute and co-founder of CompetencyWorks, has been appointed by Virginia Governor Ralph Northam to
May 14, 2020
Profile of a Graduate to Redefine Student Success for the Future
Welcome to the second installment of the Aurora Institute’s blog series: Future-Focused State Policy Actions to Transform K-12 Education. In
May 4, 2020
U.S. Department of Education Announces New $300M Competitive Grant Program for Rethinking Education
Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced a new $300 million grant program for states to rethink education and innovate.
April 27, 2020
Continuity of Learning Is an Urgent State Education Policy Priority
A high-quality K-12 education for every learner is a wellspring of future success. The traditional “one-size-fits-all” model in which teachers
April 21, 2020
Broader aims and skills
Looking Back and Looking Forward: Lessons from Lindsay Unified School District
Schools across the country (and around the world) are in the throes of responding to the challenges of remote learning
April 14, 2020
Aurora Institute Announces Federal and State Policy Agenda
Today, the Aurora Institute’s Center for Policy published Future-Focused State Policy Actions to Transform K-12 Education and Federal Policy Priorities to Accelerate Education Innovation. These
April 9, 2020