Topic: Education Equity

The Child IS Chief:
Honoring Student Identity and Agency

Students already have agency—our systems often place artificial caps on it.

Laura Hilger
Senior Director of Teaching and Learning

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Achieving Equity Requires a Personalized, Competency-based Approach

The key conditions and structures of personalized, competency-based learning and how they align with the principles of equity

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Envisioning Educator Roles for Transformation

In Envisioning Educator Roles for Transformation, we look ahead 10 years to imagine future educator roles.

Maria Crabtree
Director of Strategic Foresight Projects

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How Personalized Learning Practices Impact Chronic Absenteeism

An increase in learner agency and a decrease in chronic absenteeism in this district demonstrate the value of personalized, competency-based learning.

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Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence in Education

Consider the countless opportunities for AI to enhance educational opportunities but also the ethics of using it as a solution instead of a tool.

Jason Swanson
Senior Director of Strategic Foresight

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Preparing Present Learners for Their Futures

Artifacts from the future can help learning communities support their vision for the future.

Jeremiah-Anthony Righteous-Rogers
Senior Manager of Strategic Foresight

Three elementary-aged students of Asian descent sit at a table examining a model of muscle and nerves

Personalized, competency-based learning needs student-centered classroom management. Here’s why.

Use this list to guide practices in your school or classroom.

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Three Mindset Shifts for Successful Youth-Adult Partnerships

There are several factors to consider in youth-adult partnerships, including mindset shifts. Consider these three.

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Three Strategies for Effective Youth-Adult Partnerships

For effective youth-adult partnerships, adult leaders, policymakers and other decision makers must consider these three strategies.

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How Power Indicators Help Measure Success in Personalized, Competency-Based Learning Implementation

What we learned in developing and improving measures to understand the progress and impact of personalized, competency-based teaching and learning

Equity in Measuring School Quality

A KnowledgeWorks and WestEd report investigates whether state measurements on school performance accurately reflect school quality.

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Traditional Grading Systems vs. Standards-based Grading Systems

How does grading differ in a traditional education system vs. a standards-based grading system?

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