To drive meaningful change, we must encourage strategic collaboration among the federal government and state and local actors. This memorandum for the incoming Trump Administration outlines four key areas where immediate and long-term change is needed:
An emphasis on each of these areas would ensure a more holistic and personalized educational experience for all students, better preparing them for success in an ever-evolving world.
Read the memo KnowledgeWorks shared with the Trump Administration on how we can improve student-centered learning opportunities for all learners.
Learn about state policies that support competency-based learning in an interactive map developed in partnership with the Aurora Institute.
Students already have agency—our systems often place artificial caps on it.
Student agency helps students become confident learners who see themselves as capable of growth and change
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.
