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By Laura Jeanne “Jeannie” PenrodI never imagined that nearly two decades in the classroom would lead me to the heart of educational policy, but here…

As federal policy continues to evolve, KnowledgeWorks remains committed to advocating for priorities that foster innovation and ensure all learners are prepared to thrive in…

When was the last time you had a moment to take a breath and consider why you are implementing a specific curriculum? Making a funding…

Education policy has changed dramatically since 2015, when KnowledgeWorks introduced a bold new vision for the future of education: a state policy framework that reimagined…

Shelby Taylor
Director of Marketing and Communications

Vision-Led, Learner-DrivenSupporting Student Success ThroughPersonalized, Competency-based Learning Download PDF Publication June 23, 2025 By: KEY TAKEAWAYS: Get a sense of what personalized, competency-based learning is…

Preparing students for success means moving beyond traditional, teacher-centered instruction. Learner-centered approaches emphasize student agency, personalization and deeper engagement. But how can educators make this…

Interactive Map The State of Competency-Based Education Policy Explore Map Publication June 11, 2025 By: KEY TAKEAWAYS: The State of Competency-Based Education Policy Map is…

How might educators see themselves not as sole creators of student achievement but as facilitators who recognize and build upon the assets students already possess?During…

Laura Hilger
Senior Director of Teaching and Learning

Student agency means empowering students to take ownership of their learning journey.Instead of simply receiving knowledge, students with agency are encouraged to set goals, make…

If learners are going to graduate future-ready, the schools and districts they are graduating from need to adopt a future-thinking mindset when it comes to…

The State Policy Framework for Personalized Learning establishes an end-state policy structure for those seeking to advance the growth of student-centered and competency-based approaches at…

Jon Alfuth
Senior Director of State Policy

In support of the State Policy Framework for Personalized Learning, we’ve compiled additional resources for readers to explore each condition further. System Purpose State policy…

Jon Alfuth
Senior Director of State Policy

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