Leading Education
Innovation
Partnering closely with states, districts and schools to lay the groundwork for sustainable change
Leading Education
Innovation
Helping states turn existing policy flexibility into actionable resources that drive innovation and transformation
Leading Education
Innovation
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Your Partners in Education Transformation
At KnowledgeWorks, we equip our partners with the tools and guidance needed to support learning communities in reaching their shared vision for the future of learning.
Helpful Tools
Building AI Readiness with Portraits
States and districts can use portraits of a graduate as the organizing vision for AI-ready skills
Leading Change, Brick By Brick
A practical guide to understanding what’s changing in education and how to take meaningful next steps
Transforming Your Grading Practices
Transforming grading practices means shifting to a student-centered system that measures mastery
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By educators.
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Resources
Educators can “turn down the noise” by embracing vulnerability, fostering critical thinking and cultivating human-centered classroom environments grounded in trust and reflection.
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- Topics: Systems Change
Katie King
Senior Director of Strategic Engagement
Federal waivers offer a promising pathway for education innovation, but their success depends on vision, supportive conditions, sufficient timelines and thoughtful planning grounded in community priorities.
- Published:
- Topics: State and Federal Policy
Lillian Pace
Vice President of Policy and Strategic Advancement
Where personalized, competency based education stands in 2026 as the field matures.
- Published:
- Topics: Student-centered Learning, Systems Change
KnowledgeWorks
Innovating Kentucky Education
In Kentucky, we regularly have used KnowledgeWorks state policy resources to guide our efforts. That use was greatly enhanced when KnowledgeWorks worked with us on the Kentucky Innovation Guide. The guide has allowed more school systems to embark on personalized, competency-based transformations by giving a roadmap to Kentucky’s many innovative learning opportunities.
David Cook, consultant, formerly Kentucky Department of Education