Posted February 21, 2019 in Federal Policy, New Learning Models, Policy, state policy by Maria Worthen, Natalie Truong
Idaho and Georgia have both developed funding strategies to advance new learning models including mastery-based and personalized learning. These programs have provided an opportunity for successful implementation in each state. Idaho’s Utilization of Legislative Appropriation for Mastery-Based Learning Idaho has leveraged a legislative appropriation to rapidly advance mastery-based learning. During the 2015 state legislative […]
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Posted February 21, 2019 in Education Policy, Policy, state policy by iNACOL Staff
How can policymakers examine whether the K-12 educational system is ‘fit for purpose’ and achieving the most basic goals of preparing every student for future success in the workforce as well as in their personal and professional lives? Educators across the globe are designing modern approaches to teaching and learning that focus on every child […]
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Posted February 15, 2019 in iNACOL Symposium by Natalie Abel
iNACOL is now accepting proposals to present at the iNACOL Symposium 2019, held on October 28-31 in Palm Springs, California. The iNACOL Symposium is the premier learning conference driving the transformation of education systems and accelerating the advancement of breakthrough policies and practices to ensure high-quality learning for all. iNACOL’s annual conference will bring together […]
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Posted February 14, 2019 in assessment, ESSA, funding, state policy by Maria Worthen
The U.S. Department of Education (USED) is inviting states to apply for fiscal year 2019 Competitive Grants for State Assessments, a federal program that can be used by states to support innovative systems of assessments under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The Competitive Grants for State Assessments program replaced the Enhanced Assessment Grants program when […]
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Posted February 7, 2019 in New Learning Models, state policy by Maria Worthen, Natalie Truong
Rhode Island and Arkansas have sparked the evolution of student-centered learning through community-based and statewide partnerships and funding streams. The states have partnered with nonprofit organizations, universities and school districts working to remove policy barriers that hinder the innovation and scaling of new learning models. Rhode Island’s Collaborative Partnerships for Personalized Learning Rhode Island also […]
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Posted February 5, 2019 in iNACOL Symposium by Ashley Jones
iNACOL is now accepting Requests for Presentation Proposals to present at the iNACOL Symposium, held at the Palm Springs Convention Center in Palm Springs, California on October 28-31, 2019. This year’s theme is: Shining a Light on the Future of Learning. iNACOL’s annual conference is the premier learning conference for those driving the transformation of education systems and accelerating the advancement of breakthrough policies […]
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Posted February 1, 2019 in New Learning Models, Practice by Rhiannon Dunn
“When I was in your class, I never felt like my voice or my opinions weren’t heard. I always felt like your classroom was a safe place to where I could talk to you if I needed to or just be comfortable. I had to do the assignment, and most teachers would tell you exactly […]
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Posted January 30, 2019 in Federal Policy, Policy, state policy by Maria Worthen, Natalie Truong, Susan Patrick
Today, iNACOL’s Center for Policy Advocacy published iNACOL 2019 State Policy Priorities and 2019 Federal Policy Priorities, a pair of briefs highlighting the top issues to focus on to drive the transformation of the nation’s K-12 education system. It is time to build a system on the core principle that all students can succeed and be […]
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Posted January 25, 2019 in New Learning Models, state policy by Maria Worthen, Natalie Truong
Forty-eight states have done the work of creating space in policy for schools and districts to shift toward more innovative and student-centered learning models. As these new models take hold, interested policymakers and school district leaders are more frequently consulting us on the question of how to fund them. We published State Funding Strategies to […]
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Posted January 21, 2019 in Equity, Leadership by Susan Patrick
“Human progress never rolls in on wheels of inevitability; it comes through the tireless efforts of men… and without this hard work, time itself becomes an ally of the forces of social stagnation. We must use time creatively, in the knowledge that the time is always ripe to do right. Now is the time to […]
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