Ed Policy
Education policy consists of news, commentary and stories that follow legislation and government action in the educational sphere.
Nine Ways States Can Create Competency-Based Education Systems
By: Dale Frost. Our public education system needs to enable competency-based learning through an alignment of both policy and practice. Moving from a time-based system to a learner-centered system requires systemic transformation.
The Role of Student Voice, Passion and Communication in Reimagining Education Policy
By: Eli Neal. The 24 Hour Think Challenge, sponsored by the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation, is the first step in a long journey of changing Idaho’s education system. The Think Challenge initiates conversation with student voice, but there is an extended obligation to continue the dialogue.
Shared Commitment to Education Opportunity at EIE15
There was a call for a new approach to education reform--that acknowledges a shared commitment to education opportunity across party lines and ideologies--that was palpable among the participants in three days of activities at ExcelinEd’s 2015 Summit on Education Reform.
Protecting Data Privacy with Thoughtful Policy
Data privacy is an issue that is coming to your backyard...if it hasn’t already. It was that sentiment that echoed through the Data Privacy Challenges and Opportunities panel at ExcelinEd’s 2015 Summit on Education Reform (#EIE15).
Boosting College and Career Readiness through Course Access
Course Access is an exciting policy approach that is boosting College and Career Readiness.
2015 ExcelinEd National Summit on Education Reform
Now in its 8th year, the 2015 Summit in Denver, Colorado, will bring together an international audience interested in innovations in education, with a focus this year on how to give students a high-quality education to prepare them for college or a career.
The End of Standards-based Reform: From Richard Riley to Arne Duncan
We'll look back on ‘93-’15 (Secretary Riley to Duncan) as the era of standards-based reform. Secretary Duncan, who announced his intent to step down, presided a period that will go down in history as the most active role for the Feds in U.S. education. So, what's next?
Smart List: 50 People Shaping the Future of K-12 Education
The 3rd Annual Smart Lists continue with 50 thought leaders and changemakers shaping the future of K-12 education that includes leaders from iNACOL, Big Picture Learning and NewSchools Venture Fund.
Smart List: 50 Advocacy Orgs Making a Difference
They’re back! The annual Getting Smart Lists acknowledge people and organizations making a difference. Today we are recognizing 50 great policy and advocacy organizations. These groups put students first, illuminate the path, and lead the conversation.
EdTech 10: When Working Together Works
This week's EdTech news revolved around working together to get things done with new leadership opportunities, support for strategies and models, insights into trends and perspectives, and advances in platform integration,