Topic: State and Federal Policy

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Reimagining Federal Priorities to Support Student-centered Learning

KnowledgeWorks' public comments that both support and challenge elements of the U.S. Department of Education's approach to CBE

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Embracing Policy Innovation

A bold new vision for the future of education reimagines what’s possible in education when learning systems and structures center students.

Shelby Taylor
Director of Marketing and Communications

The State of Competency-Based Education Policy

Learn about state policies that support competency-based learning in an interactive map developed in partnership with FullScale.

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State Policy Framework for Personalized Learning

Eight conditions to support the growth of personalized, competency-based learning through state policy

Jon Alfuth
Senior Director of State Policy

Additional Resources for the State Policy Framework

In support of the State Policy Framework for Personalized Learning, we’ve compiled additional resources to explore conditions more.

Jon Alfuth
Senior Director of State Policy

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Bills to Watch in the 2025 Legislative Session

This year, we’ve had our eyes on a few bills that would give schools and districts more flexibility to enable innovation. Here’s a rundown.

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

We have an opportunity to consider approaches to assessment to suit the education landscape and support individual learning and growth.

What might a minimal federal footprint mean for school quality systems?

Helping education constituents navigate today’s shifting landscape with resilience and success

Lillian Pace
Vice President of Policy and Strategic Advancement

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Ohio Innovation Guide

A guide to help Ohio learning communities better understand state policy and the ways they can create sustainable, personalized environments

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Futures Thinking as a Path to Lasting Change

Futures thinking can help us reimagine how education can best serve future generations.

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A Bold Legislative Shift to Redefine Graduation

Insights into New Mexico’s legislative action on graduation requirements and what other states can learn from it

Jon Alfuth
Senior Director of State Policy

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Building a Collaborative Network for Student-centered Learning in New York City Public Schools

How New York City educators, leaders and students are innovating in response to the state’s changing graduation requirements

Laura Hilger
Senior Director of Teaching and Learning

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Supporting Students, Advancing Our Future

KnowledgeWorks recommended short- and long-term actions for the new administration in four key areas

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