Federal Policy Priorities and Recommendations 2022

Subjects: Educational Policy; Public Policy; Federal Legislation

• Source: Aurora Institute.

• Abstract: Informed by the expertise and wisdom of thousands in its community, the Aurora Institute's 2022 federal policy priorities are a set of nine recommendations designed to ... As Provided

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Transitioning from a Traditional Educational Model to a Competency-Based Educational Model: Lessons Learned from Administrators

• Authors : Steinhoff, Kraig; De Jong, David; Curtin, Susan

Subjects: Competency Based Education; Educational Change; Elementary Secondary EducationAlaska; Texas; Minnesota

• Source: AASA Journal of Scholarship & Practice, v18 n4 p21-39 Win 2022.

• Abstract: This study examined why schools and districts transitioned from traditional education systems to competency-based, the challenges and benefits school experienced, and characteristics needed in a ... As Provided

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'The Knowledge Question' in the Norwegian Curriculum

• Authors : Sundby, Anniken Hotvedt; Karseth, Berit

Subjects: Educational Policy; Policy Analysis; Course ContentNorway

• Source: Curriculum Journal, v33 n3 p427-442 Sep 2022.

• Abstract: 'The knowledge question', addressing what students need to know and learn, becomes particularly relevant during the process of a new school reform. This paper examines ... As Provided

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Transforming Learning through Competency-Based Education

• Authors : Patrick, Susan

Subjects: Competency Based Education; Educational Change; Elementary Secondary EducationAlaska; New Hampshire; Virginia

• Source: State Education Standard, v21 n2 p23-29 May 2021.

• Abstract: Teaching and learning are changing drastically in the wake of COVID-19, and once-skeptical K-12 system and school leaders are increasingly responding to students' academic needs ... ERIC

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Mastery-Based Learning in Washington State. 2021 Report

• Authors : Muller, Alissa

Subjects: Mastery Learning; High School Graduates; ProfilesWashington

• Source: Washington State Board of Education.

• Abstract: As directed by SSB 5249 (Chapter 144, Laws of 2021), the Mastery-based Learning (MBL) Work Group has developed a Washington State Profile of a Graduate describing the cross ... ERIC

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Higher Education: Conservative Policy Responses to COVID-19. Backgrounder. No. 3575

• Authors : Gillen, Andrew

Subjects: Higher Education; Political Attitudes; Educational Policy

• Source: Heritage Foundation.

• Abstract: The coronavirus pandemic has and will continue to change many aspects of life. Higher education is no exception, which raises the ... ERIC

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A Mastery-Based Math Teacher's Journey

• Authors : Ferrara, Ashley

Subjects: Case Studies; Mastery Learning; High School TeachersNew York (New York)

• Source: Aurora Institute.

• Abstract: This case study highlights a high school math teacher's successful journey of taking the steps needed to move away from traditional teaching methods to innovative ... As Provided

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Providing Support for Community Colleges Now, and a Lever for Transformative Change. Google IT Support Professional Certificate Program

• Authors : Ostrye, Mary; Rankin, Bruce; Jacobs, Jim

Subjects: Community Colleges; Educational Certificates; Technical Support

• Source: Jobs for the Future.

• Abstract: Community colleges are not immune to the challenges faced by the education sector as they try to continue providing quality learning experiences during the ongoing ... ERIC

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Navigating Change: Kansas' Guide to Learning and School Safety Operations

Subjects: Guidance; School Safety; COVID-19Kansas

• Source: Kansas State Department of Education.

• Abstract: This guidance document was created to help support schools as they begin to formulate their plans for re-entry into the 2020-2021 school year. The purpose ... ERIC

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Aurora Institute's Federal Policy Priorities: Charting a New Path for America's Learners

• Authors : Jones, Fred A., Jr.; Chambers, Alexis; Patrick, Susan

Subjects: Federal Government; Educational Policy; COVID-19

• Source: Aurora Institute.

• Abstract: COVID-19 has exposed vast and systemic inequities, and calls for a redesigned education system are growing in number and volume. Top-of-mind issues, such as what ... ERIC

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