Curated news, resources and upcoming events in the K-12 sector - in this edition we look at community portrait, competency-based playbook, education data mobility and strategies to foster lifelong learning
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Portrait of a Community to Empower Learning Transformation
by Rebecca Midles, Mason Pashia | Getting Smart
The Community Portrait is a concept that brings diverse stakeholders together to define the future of learning. Representative community engagement, for example, from single parents, families with caregiving responsibilities, and local business owners, is key to creating inclusive and equitable educational environments. By leveraging AI and community input, education can become more inclusive and responsive to the needs of all learners.
The traditional system reduces learners to numbers, whereas a competency-based approach values individual growth. This playbook aims to guide the design of a new assessment structure, focusing on a holistic view of learners and the systemic changes needed for this shift. It acknowledges the challenges of imagining alternatives to traditional grading but seeks to make them visible and concrete. While key aspects like educator capacity and family communication are recognized, they require separate discussions.
Data mobility in education allows educators to access a comprehensive view of learners’ skills, enabling personalized learning experiences. It’s not just about moving data, but making it accessible and actionable to benefit both learners and educators. In Edalex's latest blog post, we explore the importance of data mobility, its impact on skills visibility, and the future it holds for education.
GUIDE - Lifelong Learning and Competency-Based Approaches for a Changing Workforce
By Edalex
Lifelong learning is the continuous pursuit of knowledge beyond traditional education. Competency-based education (CBE) focuses on skill mastery at an individual pace. This Credentialate Guide explores lifelong learning’s role in the workforce, CBE’s benefits for organizations, and strategies for fostering it.
