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On January 30, 2025, our friends at @The Aurora Institute, @The Learning Accelerator, and @KnowledgeWorks are hosting a **Virtual Researchers Roundtable** to explore next steps in advancing research on personalized, competency-based, and deeper learning.  This session builds on conversations from their in-person gathering during the Aurora Institute Symposium 2024. All interested researchers and practitioners are invited to collaborate on shaping the research agenda for the coming year.    📅 January 30, 2025   ⏰ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET Moderators: - Dr. Jilliam Joe, Aurora Institute   - Dr. Beth Holland, EdD, The Learning Accelerator   - Dr. Rebecca E. Wolfe, PhD Wolfe, KnowledgeWorks   - Rolando II Fernando, KnowledgeWorks  Whether you participated in the fall roundtable or are new to the conversation, this is an opportunity to join the discussion and contribute to setting a shared research strategy for 2025.  https://lnkd.in/eRN_prTP #CBE, #PersonalizedLearning, #DeeperLearning

What if young people could learn like it was 2040, now? At reDesign, we spend A LOT of time working on the design of tools and resources that bridge the present and the future learning demands, for young people and educators. We explored this head-on with our session at the Aurora Institute Symposium, “A Roadmap to Future Readiness: Making reDesign’s Future9 Competencies Your Own.” From aligning with educators' current practices to leveling up critical thinking and transdisciplinary skills, we showcased practical strategies to adapt or adopt these competencies. We also shared a comparative review of 14 leading skills frameworks, highlighting how the Future9 uniquely bridges subject-specific learning with broader skill development and identified: - Where Future9 aligns with existing practices to complement what educators are already doing. - Where it enhances current teaching and learning by fostering deeper thinking skills that transcend disciplines. Check out the crosswalk, shared at our Aurora Symposium presentation below 👇, and explore strategies to make these competencies your own. 🔗 Download our Aurora Symposium presentation https://lnkd.in/dpna8mmh 📰 Sign up for reDesign’s monthly newsletter. Be the first to hear about the early 2025 release of a revised and updated Future9! https://lnkd.in/e4um-RGG #FutureReady #CompetencyBasedEducation #aurora2024 CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning) ISTE America Succeeds iCEV Next Generation Learning Challenges Center for Curriculum Redesign ETS XQ Institute World Savvy OECD - OCDE UNICEF International Baccalaureate

What if schools embraced the genius of learning ecosystems? This powerful roundup from Edutopia - George Lucas Educational Foundation (https://lnkd.in/gDrPnm74), shared by Babak Mostaghimi, Ed.L.D., MPP, reminds us that research is behind commitments to learning ecosystem development, even though the research into learning ecosystems is still relatively nascent. This round up points to some of the ways that learning thrives beyond the classroom walls and begs the question: how can we reimagine education to fully leverage communities, nature, and peer connections as part of a dynamic learning ecosystem?  Imagine schools where students not only learn but also serve their communities, designing solutions to real-world challenges. Where science journaling in nature becomes as essential as any textbook. Where peer collaboration and mentorship are the norm, not the exception.  The opportunity is here to tear down barriers and build bridges—to transform education into an ecosystem that nurtures curiosity, connection, and genius in every learner.  What resonates with you from this research? #Education #LearningEcosystems #EdInnovation  Education Reimagined Remake Learning The Grable Foundation, Getting Smart Real World Learning Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation NACA Inspired Schools Network Big Picture Learning LearnerStudio

📢 Newsletter drop📢 Building Strength - and competency.  Meet Tessa, an 11th-grader from Illinois who turned a personal challenge into Lifting Up Women, a mission for equality in fitness spaces. Tessa’s project focused on developing the Future9 Competencies of “Design Solutions” and “Express Ideas.” Explore how she strengthened her advocacy and leadership skills, inspiring others and reshaping her community. We are always humbled by what’s possible when educators and young people collaborate to organize learning in purposeful ways that prioritize agency and develop competency. We’d love to hear your stories. PLUS: 👉 40% off!  Join the CBE Catalyst: An online CBE learning and doing community with courses, resources, and a vibrant community of colleagues. 🔗 Read More + Subscribe: https://lnkd.in/da527qaK #CompetencyBasedEducation #FutureReady #EducationInnovation #CBECommunity Thomas Wolfe

Searching for Stars? Seth Godin recently reminded us of a powerful truth: talent isn’t something you’re born with or that gets “discovered” by a panel of judges. It’s persistence, skill, and a touch of luck over time. His examples? Legends like Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, and Usher—all rejected by Star Search. Their success wasn’t about being picked; it was about crafting their own stars. This idea resonates deeply with our vision for education. The future of learning doesn’t hinge on who “gets picked” by traditional systems but on empowering all learners to cultivate the skills and mindsets that make them thrive in an unpredictable world. In her thought-provoking Getting Smart article, Antonia Rudenstine asks the critical question: "What should young people get really good at?" She explores why rethinking education is urgent in this moment of rapid AI adoption and shifting workforce needs. One of her answers? We must prioritize future-ready competencies like creativity, problem-solving, and adaptability—the very skills our Future9 Competencies framework is designed to nurture. She also highlights a sobering study by George Land: 98% of 5-year-olds meet NASA’s definition of “genius,” but by adulthood, that number drops to just 2%. The culprit? Traditional education systems that undervalue curiosity, tinkering, and exploration. To turn the tide, we need to redesign education with four key foci: 1: Deep understanding of key concepts 2: Mastery of core thinking processes 3: Development of future-ready competencies 4: Engagement in meaningful, relevant projects This work isn’t about tweaking around the edges—it’s about imagining and building a future-ready, equity-grounded system that serves learners’ unique strengths while preparing them for the common good. Just as Seth reminds us that stars are made, not found, it’s time to shift our education systems from “picking winners” to designing environments where every learner can shine. Let’s discuss: How can we move from the echo chamber to actionable innovation? Read more about Antonia’s insights and the Future9 Competencies here: https://lnkd.in/gKjNP-P4 #FutureOfLearning #CompetencyBasedEducation #Future9 #CreativityAndCuriosity

🎉 Big news from our team! In this season of giving, we’re launching something close to our hearts: CBE Catalyst, an online space where school and district teams can learn, connect, and design together as they bring Competency-Based Education (CBE) to life. Here’s the deal: We believe education can (and should) evolve to meet the realities of today’s world. Right now, 40% of states are diving into Graduate Portraits and competency frameworks—but even with all that momentum, it’s tough to go it alone. That’s where CBE Catalyst comes in. Think of it as your support system: part self-paced learning, part personalized coaching, and all about creating meaningful change for your students. ✨ What makes it different? It’s flexible, so you can make it work with your team’s busy schedules. It’s built on what we’ve learned from years of hands-on experience with educators like you. And it’s affordable—because we believe this work should be accessible to everyone. We’re also celebrating the launch with a 40% discount for teams that book a consultation with us by December 20th. If you’re curious, take a minute to check out the video (it’s worth it!) and imagine what your team could accomplish with this kind of support. 🔗 Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ebaExgTi 📅 Book your consultation: https://lnkd.in/dgqm22PZ Let’s create a future where every student thrives. #CBE #EducationInnovation #FutureReadySchools

The work of the education departments KY and SC is so powerful. There's so much to learn from both state's approaches to honoring stakeholders, believing in communities, listening to educators. Stephanie DiStasio and David Cook's descriptions provide great insight. Check out their work.

🌟 Wow, Day 3 at #AuroraSymposium24: A Day of Insight, Youth Voice, and Transformation! What an incredible lineup of thought-provoking dialogue and shared insights on shaping a more inclusive, future-focused education system. A few of the day's highlights: 🎙️ Morning Keynote - One Good Question with Youth Leaders Our day kicked off with an inspiring keynote that put youth voices front and center. Rhonda Broussard, Founder and CEO of Beloved Community, led the session with young leaders Samarah Bently, David Ramirez, and DeAnna Fair, who asked the powerful questions we *all* need to be asking: “Will you listen?” and “How can we better connect hands-on learning outside of school?” Each question challenged us to rethink our approach to youth engagement and equity. Audience members pushed further: "Is our system evolving fast enough to meet today’s world? How can we consistently build student-centered experiences that drive true success?" The collective call for change was resounding. 🔎 Community-Driven Transformation: Bullitt County’s Journey In an inspiring session on community-driven transformation, leaders from Bullitt County Schools—Superintendent Dr. Jesse Bacon, with David Cook and Adrienne Usher—shared how they are redefining accountability by focusing on community expectations. As Jesse noted, “Community-based accountability is about what our community expects from us and how we’re going to deliver on that.” Their co-created Profile of a Graduate and Apprenticeship Program illustrated how real change happens when all voices—parents, industry partners, educators—are actively involved. True collaboration = real investment and impact! ✨ reDesign's Pop-Up Demo: CBE Catalyst Antonia Rudenstine and the reDesign team had such a great time connecting with attendees at our pop-up demo on our brand new CBE Catalyst! If you missed us, there’s still time to catch the Aurora24 discount. Visit https://lnkd.in/ebaExgTi to learn more. We’re energized by these transformative conversations and the potential they hold to reshape the future of education. Let's keep pushing forward to ensure every student has the opportunities, resources, and support they need to thrive. #Aurora24 #CompetencyBasedEducation #EducationInnovation

Hello, Aurora friends! 🎉 Today at #Aurora24, we’re thrilled to unveil **CBE Catalyst**—reDesign’s powerful new membership community, made for school and district teams ready to build, design, and accelerate their competency-based learning journey. If you’re at the **Aurora Institute Symposium**, swing by our pop-up demo TODAY in the exhibit hall, Monday, Nov 4, from 1-3 PM! Come experience first-hand how CBE Catalyst can give your team everything it needs to plan, design, and implement a thriving competency-based learning ecosystem. Can’t make it? Let’s find a time to connect and accelerate your roadmap for competency-based learning together. Learn more or book a conversation 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ebaExgTi #Aurora24 #CBE #CompetencyEd #PCBL #reDesign #LearningEcosystem #EdInnovation #FutureOfEducation

What an inspiring day at the Aurora Institute 2024 Symposium, and an absolutely fire keynote luncheon on "Nothing About Us Without Us: A Conversation With Young People on Learner-Centered Education." Hearing directly from students was a powerful reminder of what learner-centered education really means. Moderated by Carlos R. Moreno of Big Picture Learning, we explored what happens when students become true partners in their learning. As Carlos put it, we need to be “unapologetically, relentlessly student-centered.” The students’ voices? Absolutely unforgettable: 🚀 “Education can free us or hold us down—learner-centered education is freedom.” 🔥 “It’s time for kids to control their own education. The choice lets us know who we are as learners.” 💪 “We are the future. We set the tone.” When asked what they’d tell the next U.S. president, the answer was clear: Center us. View us as humans, not as accessories to someone else's agenda. If we’re serious about transformative change in education, the path is obvious: include students as partners, not side notes. #Aurora2024 #LearnerCentered #StudentVoice #FutureOfLearning #EducationReform #EquityInEd