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KnowledgeWorks helps our partners in states and schools work together to align policy and practice, reimagining what education can do through personalized, competency-based learning – and what it must do to prepare students for a lifetime of learning.
In addition to being featured in media, our team of thought leaders produces timely, relevant work that informs the field.
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News feed
Read recent news articles about KnowledgeWorks, about and by our staff and featuring our partners from across the country.
Will AI transform standardized testing?
KnowledgeWorks Vice President of Policy and Strategic Advancement Lillian Pace is quoted in this story looking at AI and its role in the future of assessment.
Catalyzing Educator and Student Agency through Community-engaged Learning
This article by Josh Schachter and Melinda Englert of education ecosystem nonprofit Community Share, references KnowledgeWorks publication Envisioning Educator Roles for Transformation.
Getting Started with a Learner-driven Classroom: A Guide for Educators
Dr. Jacqueline Zweig and Dr. Kathryn Kennedy offer tips for getting started with a learner driven classroom based on their findings from a two-year research partnership with KnowledgeWorks and the Ohio Department of Education.
Educator Roles as a Catalyst for Transformation
Explore the evolving roles of educators and their pivotal role in shaping the future of learning in a new Getting Smart blog by Katherine Prince of KnowledgeWorks. From Family Connection Coordinators to AI advisors, these new roles can help create personalized, meaningful educational experiences and ensure learners’ needs are met in innovative ways.
Hope in a Time of a Failing Education System: A Call for Transformation
Lead for Learners steering committee member Laura Jeanne Penrod writes about why schools need to change and how she is making it work for the students in her school.
EDU Café – STEM and Project-Based Learning
Deion Jordan of KnowledgeWorks guest hosts this podcast episode on STEM and project-based learning, featuring special guest Nikki Wallace of Crosstown High.
Upcoming events
Join KnowledgeWorks at upcoming webinars, workshops, conferences, information sessions and more.
Ask Me Anything: Advocating for Educators, Learners and Systems Change
Jan. 16, 1:30 PM, ET, Virtual
Laura Jeanne Penrod, the 2024 Nevada State Teacher of the Year, will share her experiences with self-advocacy, shared accountability and amplifying student voice.
Pathways to Proficiency: A Legislative Session Kickoff
Jan. 28, 1-2 p.m., ET, Virtual
Hear from state education leaders advancing proficiency-based pathways to help students become college-and-career ready. Hosted by KnowledgeWorks, Aurora Institute, Education Commission of the States and New Classrooms, this session will feature state education leaders from Indiana, New Mexico and Virginia sharing their unique approaches to implementing student-centered learning strategies.
Surfacing Future Possibilities for Educators
Jan. 30, 2025, 9 a.m., PT, Virtual
KnowledgeWorks’ Vice President of Foresight and Strategy Katherine Prince explains the foresight process for developing future educator roles and other ways KnowledgeWorks integrates a foresight practice into its projects to help innovate for the future of learning.
Virtual Researchers Roundtable
Jan. 30, 2025, 3-4 p.m., ET, Virtual
KnowledgeWorks’ Rebecca E. Wolfe and Rolando Fernando join The Aurora Institute and The Learning Accelerator for a virtual Researchers Roundtable focused on informing and improving research on personalized, competency-based and deeper learning.
Strategies and Stories: Agency
Jan. 30, 2025, 3-3:30 p.m., ET, Virtual
Join us for a collaborative meetup to explore learner-centered strategies and empower ownership. Hear real-world stories, share experiences and connect with peers to inspire agency in educators and learners alike.
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