From Theory to Practice: Cross-State Themes in Student-Centered Systems Change expands on KnowledgeWorks’ earlier commissioned research to span more time and different geographies. This report serves as a comprehensive cross-state research analysis examining the implementation of personalized, competency-based learning in Arizona, North Dakota, Ohio and South Carolina. It is the culmination of extensive evaluations and analyses conducted by multiple external research teams, and it provides valuable insights for education leaders, policymakers, researchers and funders navigating the complexities of education systems transformation.
The publication outlines five key themes that deepen the understanding of personalized, competency-based learning implementation across diverse educational landscapes. These themes are examined within the context of the pandemic and the challenges to equity, offering a timely and critical perspective on the current educational climate.
An emphasis on agency and continuous growth and improvement is key to these districts’ shift to personalized, competency-based learning.
An increase in learner agency and a decrease in chronic absenteeism in this district demonstrate the value of personalized, competency-based…
North Dakota data from five years of implementing personalized, competency-based learning.
A future of learning where students of all races and ethnicities, incomes and identities pursue the kinds of learning experiences that enable them to uncover their passions and thrive in an evolving world.
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