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As traditional education models continue to show their limitations, a growing number of states are embracing student-centered, competency-based learning as a path forward.Between the release…

Lillian Pace
Vice President of Policy and Strategic Advancement

At first glance, personalized learning seems like an obvious win. Parents want their children to receive instruction tailored to meet their needs. Teachers want to…

Sarah Jenkins
Senior Director of Programs

At this year’s Nevada Association of School Superintendents conference, KnowledgeWorks’ Katie King, Jeanine Collins and Mike Lang from the Center for the Future of Learning…

Shelby Taylor
Director of Marketing and Communications

This resource was re-published with updates on October 16, 2025.Creating a vibrant student-centered school culture doesn’t happen by chance – it requires intentional systems that…

Laura Hilger
Senior Director of Teaching and Learning

Evaluating Technical Quality in the Context of Assessment Innovation Download PDF Publication October 14, 2025 KEY TAKEAWAYS: Findings from a case study of the Massachusetts…

We stand on a precipice. With so many of us now interacting directly with generative artificial intelligence (AI) and with thoughtful experimentation and hype afloat,…

Katherine Prince
Vice President of Foresight and Strategy

Educator agency, or creating the conditions for teachers to exercise professional judgment, make instructional decisions and shape learning environments, is a cornerstone of effective, student-centered…

At SXSW EDU 2025, KnowledgeWorks invited participants to step into the future, not just imagine it.The “Red Pecan Learning Community 2035 Open House” was an…

Transforming K-12 education systems and structures requires strong and effective leadership. This is true whether a leader is working at the state level to implement…

Jon Alfuth
Senior Director of State Policy

So much of education transformation isn’t about a singular destination. It is a journey, and we’re always looking ahead to the next stop on that…

Kate Westrich
Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Public education has been facing more and more challenges, including attempts to limit what is taught, the weakening of protections for vulnerable learners and reductions…

Katherine Prince
Vice President of Foresight and Strategy

This year, we heard a lot from states about the importance of preparing students for postsecondary and career readiness. This nationwide concern was front and…

Emily Brixey, PhD
Senior Manager of Policy, Advocacy and Research

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