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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.
KnowledgeWorks Named K-12 Research for Equity Hub Partner
KnowledgeWorks has been selected as a research partner for EduDream’s second research cycle in support of its K-12 Research for Equity Hub, a multi-year actionable research initiative generating evidence to advance policy dialogue on K-12 education accountability and assessment systems.
New Research on Personalized, Competency-Based Learning in Arizona Schools
Partnering with KnowledgeWorks, Research for Action released three reports examining personalized, competency-based learning in Arizona districts. The research analyzes implementation progress, student outcomes and the connection between the two.
North Dakota Personalized Competency-Based Learning Cohort Wins System Transformation Award
The partnership between KnowledgeWorks and the North Dakota Office of Public Instruction is highlighted in this YouTube video, where district leaders accept the Governor’s Innovation Award for System Transformation.
Personalized Learning Boosts Student Engagement, Reduces Pandemic Learning Loss
KnowledgeWorks CEO Bill Hite discusses how personalized, competency-based learning can boost student engagement and fight chronic absenteeism at a time when students are increasingly reporting their dissatisfaction with school.
Podcast: Remaking Tomorrow
The latest podcast from Remake Learning features KnowledgeWorks CEO Bill Hite. Bill talks with hosts about how KnowledgeWorks is building a brighter future of learning by partnering with states and schools to develop the capacity of educators and create policies that support innovative teaching and learning.
Upcoming events
Join KnowledgeWorks at upcoming webinars, workshops, conferences, information sessions and more.
July 10-12 – Washington, D.C.
National Forum on Education Policy
Senior Director of State Policy Jon Alfuth will present “Implementing Student-Centered Learning Policies” at the 2024 National Forum. Vice President of Policy and Strategic Advancement Lillian Pace will present “Innovating Assessment Through Federal and State Partnerships” at the 2024 National Forum.
Jul 23, 3:00 p.m., ET – Virtual
Ask Me Anything, with Derek Bosch
Hear from the Associate Superintendent at Yuma Union High School District on the development of their instructional framework.
July 23, 3- 4:30 p.m. ET – Virtual
The Promise and Potential of Play-Based Learning
KnowledgeWorks CEO Bill Hite will moderate this panel discussion with leading experts on play-based learning. Hear from state and local practitioners about the power and promise of this innovative strategy to increase literacy development.
July 29, 12 p.m. ET – Virtual
Strategy Showcase: Project-based learning in support of personalized, competency-based learning
JoAnn Groh, Director of Professional Learning at the City Center for Collaborative Learning, will discuss how project-based learning is being used in support of its competency-based learning vision.
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